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SuspensionPart report

1998 Saturn SC1 Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
5%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Saturn SC1, 5% of the 39 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.

“Car makes many rattling and buzzing noises while vehicle is in operation. Noises are heard in the dashboard near the front windshield, door panels, and also the upper back seat areas. Noises are loud at certain RPM cruising speeds. Noises cannot be remedied. I must turn the music on in vehicle to avoid the annoyance.”

NHTSA complaint #740801, filed 2001-02

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200114%
2000113%
199915%
199825%
199512%
199312%
1991233%

Other parts of the 1998 Saturn SC1

Engine cooling
13 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 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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