1995 Saturn SC1 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 29%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the seats of the 1995 Saturn SC1, 29% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 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.
“Model: 1995 Saturn sc2 coupe through normal wear and tear, the driver's seat collapsed backwards, the internal metal is bent, and so the seat will not return to the normal position. The seat was already partially bent back when the car was recalled for repairs. That recall concerned the failure of the seat recliner mechanism. Saturn replaced the mechanism, the seat was upright for a time, but then collapsed fully after mild backward pressure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088170, filed 2004-08, 70,000 miles“I was rear-ended by a large SUV while I was stopped in traffic and was pushed into another vehicle. I was wearing my seat belt. My neck snapped in during the accident and the entire driver seat collapsed and reclined fully during impact.”
NHTSA complaint #739374, filed 2001-01“Seat falls back when accelerating or stopping, causing safety hazard. Saturn sent letter to inform of recall, I went to have problem fixed, Saturn declined. Stating that they sent the letter in erron, although my car has the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #713549, filed 1999-10“While sitting in drivers side seat, consumer happened to stretch without warning and seat happened to recline on its own. Consumer found recall 9v045000 regarding same problem. Contacted dealer, dealer indicated this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #8013207, filed 2002-07“Intermittently passenger's seat will recline backwards. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and mode; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Recall number is 99v045, consumer states problem happens often when seat has been adjusted.”
NHTSA complaint #885294, 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 1995 Saturn SC1
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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