1994 Saturn SC1 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%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 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Saturn SC1, 5% of the 82 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“1994 Saturn sc2 with RPM surging, transmission repair. Customer states that when the RPM's surged the vehicle would accelerate on its own. Customer also states that the motor mount was loose, which made all mounts and brackets have to be replaced. The consumer stated the radiator, catalytic converter, alternator, starter, battery first gear were all replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10204868, filed 2007-09“Consumer was pulling into a gated entrance at approximately 5 to 10 MPH when steering column began to smoke. Consumer was told there was an electrical shortage which caused a fire and destroyed most of components within column. Insurance company (stanley insurance) was sending an adjuster to examine vehicle. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #881352, filed 2001-02Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 16% |
| 2000 | 2 | 25% |
| 1999 | 2 | 10% |
| 1998 | 4 | 10% |
| 1997 | 12 | 20% |
| 1996 | 10 | 26% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 16% |
| 1992 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1994 Saturn SC1
32 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Saturn SC1
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.
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