1992 Saturn SC1 Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Saturn SC1 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1992 Saturn SC1. The part named most often is seat belts, with 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and electrical system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 16,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, 1 a death, 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 belts6 40%
- Engine cooling3 20%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Seats2 13%
- Air bags1 6.7%
- Steering1 6.7%
- Body and structure1 6.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 6.7%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Driver's side lap seat belt stitching unraveled where the belt was folded over. Took to dealer to see if it was a problem. They stated that it was safe to drive with the stitching unraveled. Have been driving like that for about two years. Saw another person write to newspaper automobile column with same problem and referred to your organization. I decided to submit my problem with the seat belt too.”
NHTSA complaint #703680, filed 1999-02Electrical system: “Airbag failed on front impact, fire started under passenger seat in front,driver trapped, totaled car, destroyed by fire in seconds. Very little damage from impact.”
NHTSA complaint #748746, filed 2001-07Seats: “Driver's and passenger's seatbacks broke when vehicle was involved in a rear end impact. Drive rsustained injuries. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #838515, filed 1999-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,000 and 16,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
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 1992 Saturn SC1 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE93004Seatback failureClosed · Feb 5, 1993
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 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 1992 Saturn SC1 have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1992 Saturn SC1 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Saturn SC1 is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1992 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 1992 Saturn SC1 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 16,000 miles and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 16,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.