Saturn SC recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 66 owner complaints for the Saturn SC (model years 2000–2002). The most reported problem area is electrical system (19 complaints), followed by air bags (10 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (7).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (38), 2001 (21) and 2000 (7). Among model years at least two years old, the 2000 has the fewest complaints on file (7).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Saturn SC model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 3 of 3 | |
| Air bags | 10 | 2 of 3 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 2 of 3 | |
| Steering | 6 | 2 of 3 | |
| Tires | 4 | 2 of 3 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00V310000 | Oct 12, 2000 | Power train: automatic transmission, park/neutral start interlock switch | 2000–2001 | 65,000 |
| 00V309000 | Oct 12, 2000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly | 2000–2001 | 6,092 |
| 99V297000 | Oct 27, 1999 | Structure: body | 2000 | 7,505 |
| 99V280000 | Oct 20, 1999 | Seat belts: front, anchorage | 2000 | 265,698 |
| 99V231000 | Aug 24, 1999 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components | 2000 | 5,373 |
| 99V232000 | Aug 23, 1999 | Structure: body, bumpers | 2000 | 1,592 |
| 99V230000 | Aug 23, 1999 | Unknown or other | 2000 | 2,692 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 12 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 11 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.