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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1993 Saturn SC1 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%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 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1993 Saturn SC1, 3% 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.

“Consumer complained about multiple failures. The trunk failed to close on its own. While driving the trunk would open and would not close, and will not lock. Also, consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. The brakes grabbed slowly and caused loss of braking power. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection. Cause had not been determined.”

NHTSA complaint #10094725, filed 2004-09

“Driver and passenger doors will not open from inside of vehicle. Consumer is taking it to a private mechanic on april 26th. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”

NHTSA complaint #886762, filed 2001-04

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2000225%
199825%
199512%
199434%
199323%

Other parts of the 1993 Saturn SC1

Brakes
12 complaints
Seats
12 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 Saturn SC1

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology