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1999 Saturn SC1 Seats Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
19%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
49,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 1999 Saturn SC1, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“I was rear-ended at 65mph on 12-19. My seat back completely reclined and pinned my 9 year old son. He was unconcious for several seconds and suffered a concussion and neck pain. I suffered neck and back injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #10054534, filed 2004-01, 49,000 miles

“Consumer states the child seat does not fit safely into the vehicle, this statement came from a fire and police department, the consumer was asking for a refund or for an equal exchange.”

NHTSA complaint #564261, filed 2002-02

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200114%
1999419%
199825%
199735%
19951729%
19943239%
19931221%
1992213%
1991233%

Other parts of the 1999 Saturn SC1

Brakes
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology