How Reliable is the Saturn SC1?

Front 3/4 view of a Saturn SC1

SC1 owners have made 22 complaints over 6 model years. It ranks 9th in reliability out of 22 eligible Saturn models.

Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average Saturn score is 4.43 while the SC1 comes in at 1.39.

What SC1 Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

SC1 Generations

The SC1 has 3 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 1st generation (1994–1997).

  1. 3rd Generation SC1

    Years
    2001–2002
    Reliability
    10th of 34
    PainRank™
    0.53
    Complaints
    4
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  2. 2nd Generation SC1

    Years
    1999–1999
    Reliability
    19th of 34
    PainRank™
    1.53
    Complaints
    3
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  3. 1st Generation SC1

    Years
    1994–1997
    Reliability
    21st of 34
    PainRank™
    1.59
    Complaints
    15
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SC1 Key Numbers

  1. 22 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 7 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 6 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

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