1998 Saturn SC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Saturn SC. That ranks 7th out of 8 SC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 88,599 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 31% | 88,599 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 23% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 147,646 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | 97,112 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 147,646 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 147,646 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Saturn SC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Saturn SC.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car key locks up in ignition, wont turn or come out. Cable to park mechanism wont disengage. Has happened multiple times, today it took 40 minutes of jiggling steering wheel,key, brake shifter to disengage to get the car started.
The tire that i believe is faulty, ran low on air for a little while, then i aired it up - everything was fine until i tried to go into town one evening and it felt like i was riding on my rim. It sounded awful. Once i was stopped at a street light, i opened my car door and there were pieces of…
Button popped off emergency brake handle, rendering emergency brake inoperable. *tr
As i'm pulling away from a stop sign, i go to shift into 2nd gear & it's as if my manual gear shifter is not attached to anything. I am now not in any gear , unable to shift into gear, & left coasting across a 4 lane, 2 way street. Also, both front seat seatbelts only retract about half way, and it…
Car overheated on 4 lane highway. Had to pull over while cars were driving by. Replacement of head gasket at 101,000 miles. Car is still not working properly as head was replaced and now a ping had developed. 8jb
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Saturn SC?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Saturn SC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.