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BrakesPart report

1994 Saturn SC1 Brakes Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
12%of 82 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Saturn SC1, 12% of the 82 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Ongoing intermittent brake failure, causing pedal to go down to floor. This condition caused vehicle to be involved in an accident, in which consumer received major injuries. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop. Dealer informed consumer nothing could be found.”

NHTSA complaint #834113, filed 1999-01

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200114%
1999419%
199838%
1997915%
199638%
19951017%
19941012%
19931221%

Other parts of the 1994 Saturn SC1

Seats
32 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Seat belts
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 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