1994 Saturn SC1 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 16%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 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Saturn SC1, 16% of the 82 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.
“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“Engine threw a rod. It destroyed the engine and we had to replace the engine. Engine failure was instantaneous, on a major highway, going at regular speed of other vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #739885, filed 2001-01“While driving the vehicle the motor mounts that support the engine fell out and caused the vehicle to shake. Dealer stated that this was a design problem with vehicle. Owner is having problem repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #806478, filed 1996-12“The pcv hose is freezing and causes pressure and the oil is then forced out of the crankcase and causes the motor to seize and the vehicle will stop. Describe.”
NHTSA complaint #979034, filed 1996-02Engine 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 1994 Saturn SC1
32 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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