1995 Saturn SC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Saturn SC. That is the most of any SC model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is seats (14 complaints, 36%), typically at around 139,136 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 39owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Saturn SC problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 14 | 36% | 139,136 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 15% | 183,822 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 8% | 48,561 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | 48,561 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Saturn SC recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied.
Risk: If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.
Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Problem: The automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly was improperly adjusted making it possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed, or remove the ignition key with the shift lever in a position other than "park." this does not meet the requirements of fmvss 114, "theft protection."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: unintended vehicle movement can occur which could result in an accident.
Fix: Consumers are being asked to inspect the park lock cable. If it does not perform correctly, dealers will make the necessary adjustments.
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
- Front seat back can recline or collapse (RQ00005) — opened Feb 16, 2000, closed Aug 19, 2000, led to recall 99V045000.
- Cruise control failures (EA95003) — opened Feb 24, 1995, closed May 31, 1996.
- Cruise control failure (PE94079) — opened Nov 7, 1994, closed Feb 24, 1995.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We have had no accidents as of now, but the front seatbelts will not lock when braking hard. *tr
My 95 saturn sc1 series parking brake lever button popped. After a period of time the lever stopped working. *tr
Dt: the contact owns a 1995 saturn sc1 coupe. The contact says that the air bags did not deploy. Upon impact the driver's seat reclined. *ak updated 12/07/05. *jb
First problem the car over heated. Wasn't told that there was a recall and was treated as if i made the whole thing up! They check the car & told me that everything check out okay. Didn't have any futher problem with it over heating. Then had a problem with the car stalling & even dying out while…
Transmission problems, when hot, the car has trouble shifting into reverse. I have found this to be a very common problem. Here is one web page that has a few others comments about this issue…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Saturn SC?
Owners most often report seats, air bags, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Saturn SC?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Saturn SC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SC model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.