1993 Saturn SC1 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 16%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Saturn SC1, 16% of the 58 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving carbon monoxide fumes would be entering vehicle through floorboard. Would have static electric charge to left knee. Doors were excessively heavy to open or close. Door locks failed to be operated properly. Panel lights would come on or go off by themselves. Taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check it out.”
NHTSA complaint #883278, filed 2001-03“Oil is consumed completely between 2,000 to 3,000 miles with vehicle in dealership every other week. Dealership polished heads, etc., another dealership conducted an oil consumption test which found several leaks and other areas that was contaminated with oil. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #819825, filed 1997-12“Failed previously, paid $1600 to Saturn in 98 and problem was not fixed. 1-cyl was replaced with this work in addition to several other things. Engine practically rebuilt. Existed prior to this around 1995-1997 and was reported and taken to Saturn dealers who did absolutely nothing after several times of bringing in the vehicle. Oil loss which means it's burning up someplace because it's not dripping from underneath. I had a diagnostic done and all that's said is that there is an oil consumption problem. The vehicle runs very rough and is not reliable.”
NHTSA complaint #732227, filed 2000-09Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 12% |
| 1999 | 2 | 10% |
| 1998 | 13 | 33% |
| 1997 | 11 | 18% |
| 1996 | 8 | 21% |
| 1995 | 7 | 12% |
| 1994 | 13 | 16% |
| 1993 | 9 | 16% |
| 1992 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Saturn SC1
12 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Saturn SC1
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.
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