1994 Saturn SC1 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 39%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the seats of the 1994 Saturn SC1, 39% of the 82 complaints for this model year. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1994 Saturn sc-2 was struck from behind at approx 40 MPH while Saturn was at a complete stop. Both driver and passenger seat recliners failed to secure occupants. Seats reclined to the fully reclined position upon impact. I was told by Saturn of clearwater that the reclining mechanisms failed. They refused to repair the car stating my vehicle was not one of those involved in the failed seat recliner recall.”
NHTSA complaint #732405, filed 2000-09“Rear-end collision, I was stopped, person hit me going 30-40 m.p.h. My seat belt didn't hold me in my seat. The seat belt track was inop. And I had already taken it in to Saturn and they said they weren't responsible for fixing it. I couldn't afford the $450 repair. Also, in the crash, both front seats were forced rearward and landed on the back seats. Fortunately, I didn't have back seat passengers in the car at that time or they would have been seriously injured. …”
NHTSA complaint #701559, filed 1998-12“About six months after purchasing my Saturn the driver's seat began to fall rearward while driving. At first it would only slip what felt like a few notches and I would right it and go on. However, soon it began to get worse and finally it would hardly stay upright at all. I took it to the Saturn dealership in humble, texas. At first they told me that they would fix it because they had had a recall on these seats. However, shortly after telling me this, they returned and told me that the recall did not include the model of my car therefore they could not fix it without charging me almost $200. …”
NHTSA complaint #721435, filed 2000-04“Pe98017, seatback failure; when accelerating, even a little, the driver's seatback reclines. Owner will be contacting the manufacturer about the seat. The dealer has not been notified. Owner experienced same problem with passenger's side seat in march of 96. The seat was replaced under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #831457, filed 1998-11“When putting wait on seatback it will unexpectedly recline. Consumer feels this is dangerous if it happens on highway. Consumer is having the same problem as stated in recall on 99 v 045 000. Dealer said this car was not included due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #886595, filed 2001-04Related recalls
- 99V045000Mar 12, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to…Covers: Saturn SC1 1994–1995, SL 1994–1995, SW 1994–1995 +1 more
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Saturn SC1
13 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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