1995 Saturn SC1 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,673miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Saturn SC1, 12% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,673 miles.
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.
“My 1995 Saturn sc-2 began evaporating motor oil, at the rate of a full quart every 300 miles. I took it to the dealer and they did a full engine rebuild, which was very expensive. My car performed slightly better afterwards but needed follow-up adjustments of the repaired parts; Saturn failed to honor their warranty on these repairs so I declined to have them done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104056, filed 2004-12, 90,000 miles“Egr valve caused my car to stall out without warning and often when I was turning and crossing over traffic. The computer never stored any codes and it was several attempts before the problem could be found. I contacted Saturn because there was a technical service bulletin regarding this problem but my vehicle was over 3 years old but under 36,000 miles, but they refused to honor it under warranty. They claimed the technical service bulletin was no guarantee of service. I also experienced for the first time my car becoming stuck at a speed and the RPM surging. …”
NHTSA complaint #744707, filed 2001-04“I cannot believe that a car, recommended by consumer reports, can have so many serious failures! Thank god I purchased the extended vehicle warranty. I live on a small disability income and cannnot afford even the constant $50.00 deductible. Currently the sunroof is broken again, the passanger window doesn't always go down, the gear indicator for my transmission is stuck somewhere between park and reverse. I thought I purchased a reliable car. I have had less problems with cars I purchased that were 5 years old at the time. This one is not 5 yet!”
NHTSA complaint #711951, filed 1999-09“Excessive oil consumption began at approximately 70,000 miles. Engine was well maintained but dealer blamed us for poor maintenence. Job was performed at 88,684 miles, and dealer covered half of the expense. However, car currently has approximately 105,000 miles, and excessive oil consumpiton has returned. Dealer is currently investigating problem. I have all maintenance records, including oil changes, for vehicle proving car has been properly maintained therefore oil consumption is a result of either poor design or incompetent work during ring job. …”
NHTSA complaint #768837, filed 2002-10Engine 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 1995 Saturn SC1
17 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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