2000 Saturn SC1 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Saturn SC1 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2000 Saturn SC1. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and latches, locks and linkages (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 57,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 25%
- Electrical system2 25%
- Seat belts1 13%
- Steering1 13%
- Suspension1 13%
Example complaints
Air bags: “I was stopped at a red light when hit from behind with enough force to push me into the vehicle in front of me. This resulted in major damage to the front of my vehicle. Neither the driver or passenger airbags deployed. With the force of the impact I felt the airbags should have deployed. In addition, the drivers seat went into the full recline position because of the impact. I consider both of these failures.”
NHTSA complaint #10146653, filed 2006-01, 46,000 milesElectrical system: “Ignition interlock device froze up! Unable to steer, shift gears or restart engine! Unable to tow car to Saturn dealer because of location. Tried all recommendations & nothing works! Locksmith informs me this is specific to Saturn! Only possibility that might work is to drill out tumbler in ignition lock! Saturn refuses to comply with request for instructions for emergency procedures! Saturn hq can not be contacted by customer!! Car has only 32,000 miles & warranty no longer covers this! Searched internet consumers affairs & found other complaints with same thing! …”
NHTSA complaint #10131204, filed 2005-08, 32,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “None of the above questionnaire applied to my complaint on the sc2. My main safety child issue with the 3rd door is that it is a trap when someone else parks next to you and you can't open the door! I specifically took my child to purchase the sl2 and had it demoed in an open area vs a confined area which did not make my problem arise till I had the car in a trapped confined area and could not open the drivers door and 3rd door to get out!”
NHTSA complaint #719468, filed 2000-02Seat belts: “When driver side seat belt is locked, from a fast stop, ect... And pressure is put on the belt from the body. The belt is fed from the roof of the car though a loop attached on the head restraint, when minimal pressure is put on the belt it twist's the head restraint to a breaking/ bending position and allows way too much slack in the belt. My concern is that in even a moderate frontal collision with no airbag deployment the head restraint would break and cause the person occupying that seat to strike the interior. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023611, filed 2003-06, 57,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
40% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 46,000 and 74,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 00V309000Oct 12, 2000Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Saturn SC1 2000–2001, SL 2000–2001, SW 2000–2001 +1 more
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank.
- 00V310000Oct 12, 2000Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switchCovers: Saturn SC1 2000–2001, SL 2000–2001, SW 2000–2001 +1 more
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable…
Recall details for the 2000 Saturn SC1 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10125106Nov 7, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should…
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the…
Other model years of the Saturn SC1
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 25 | 61,779 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 8 | 57,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 21 | 61,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 39 | 56,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 61 | 78,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 39 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 59 | 65,673 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 82 | 100,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 58 | 122,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 15 | 16,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 6 | 134,635 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Saturn SC1 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Saturn SC1 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2000 Saturn SC1 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Saturn SC1 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2000 Saturn SC1 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Saturn SC1 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 57,000 miles and the middle half falls between 46,000 and 74,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.