1999 Saturn EV1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other EV1 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1999 Saturn EV1 so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1999 Saturn EV1 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Vehicle description: electric vehicles. These vehicles were produced with wheel speed circuitry in the brake torque control module (btcm) which can cease to operate properly.
Risk: If this occurs, involved vehicles will exhibit one or more of the following: a loss of front brake assist, a disabled rear brake system, a disabled anti-lock brake system, and/or a disabled regenerative brake system. This could increase brake pedal travel and vehicle stopping distance.
Fix: Dealers will replace the btcm, the ballscrew assemblies in the brake pressure modulator valve, and install new software.
Interior lighting
Problem: Vehicle description: certain generation ii electric vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays." these vehicles were produced with a courtesy lamp control circuit in the right-hand junction block which can fail. If this occurs, the interior lamps will remain illuminated and cannot be controlled by the driver once the doors are closed and the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: If this were to occur during a night-time driving situation, the driver's vision could be impaired.
Fix: Dealers will replace the right-hand junction block.
Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:cable/cord:onboard; electrical system:wiring
Problem: Vehicle description: generation ii electric vehicles. Some replacement charger receptacle assemblies used for warranty repairs were built with internal component variation. This variation can generate arcing during the charge cycle.
Risk: Extended arcing during the charge cycle could lead to a vehicle fire and/or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the serial number on the charge receptacle and, if necessary, replace the charge receptacle assembly.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: Vehicle description: electric passenger vehicles and pickup trucks containing a nickel metal hydride (nimh) battery pack. These vehicles contain software within the battery pack module intended to disable the vehicle from being driven if the electrical resistance with the battery pack exceeds a prescribed value. Affected vehicles will illuminate the "service now" and "reduced performance" telltales and continue to function in a reduced performance model instead of being disabled.
Risk: If the telltales are ignored and the affected vehicle continues to be driven, heat could build up and a fire could result.
Fix: Dealers will install revised software in the battery pack module.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Saturn EV1?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Saturn EV1?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Saturn EV1 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EV1 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.