1995 Saturn SC1 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Saturn SC1, 10% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 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 car sometimes shifts out of gear(automatic) and then the service engine light comes on. When put in reverse, pauses for a couple seconds then bangs into gear. This car has an intermittent problem with the trans which leads me to think that the trans is good but a sensor is bad. I have spoken to several people with the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10165370, filed 2006-08, 53,000 miles“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“While driving and coming to complete stop automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from neutral to park or from neutral to drive. Won't shift, and makes loud noise. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10042064, filed 2003-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Saturn SC1
17 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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