1991 Saturn SC1 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 134,635miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Saturn SC1 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1991 Saturn SC1. The part named most often is seat belts, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seats (2) and suspension (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 134,635 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts2 33%
- Seats2 33%
- Suspension2 33%
- Steering1 17%
Example complaints
Seats: “Front passenger seatback had fallen backwards after being sat on. Has taken the vehicle to dealer & mechanic informed owner warranty had expired. Would repair if paid for first.”
NHTSA complaint #851307, filed 1999-10Suspension: “This is an amendment to my previous report filed 12-14-98. I have included the v.I.n. And address of the dealer. The rear spindle snapped with no impact. The car flipped and is totalled.”
NHTSA complaint #701401, filed 1998-12Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 134,635 and 134,635 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V132000Aug 10, 1993Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorCovers: Saturn SC1 1991–1993, SC 1991–1993, SL 1991–1993 +2 more
The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.
Recall details for the 1991 Saturn SC1 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Saturn SC1.
Other model years of the Saturn SC1
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 25 | 61,779 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 8 | 57,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 21 | 61,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 39 | 56,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 61 | 78,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 39 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 59 | 65,673 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 82 | 100,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 58 | 122,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 15 | 16,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 6 | 134,635 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Saturn SC1 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Saturn SC1 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1991 Saturn SC1 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Saturn SC1 is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seats with 2.
Has the 1991 Saturn SC1 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Saturn SC1 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 134,635 miles and the middle half falls between 134,635 and 134,635 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.