1999 Saturn SC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Saturn SC. That ranks 5th out of 8 SC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints, 29%), typically at around 58,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 29% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 17% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | 84,355 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Saturn SC recalls (1)
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Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some of the vehicles were produced with seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts that were not adequately tightened at the center pillar and could fall out, making the seat belt inoperative.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for proper installation and torque of the seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts.
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.
My vehicle was moving on the freeway, when i was hit from passenger side, drivers side hit concrete divider, airbag knocked me out, after front of car hit embankment, then i woke up from the smoke, smell of fire coming from airbag.
On may 12, 2012 i tried to start my car and it wouldn't turn over. I had it towed to the local mechanic and he replaced the ignition module (part number lx386) on my 1999 saturn sc2. Then on december 5, 2013, i was driving on the grand central parkway in nyc and my car died. Luckily i was able to…
Today i went to put my 1999 5 speed saturn sc1 into reverse. When i did, i felt a pop and was stuck in reverse. After removing the console, we found that the plastic bushing holding the gearshift rod to the cable had snapped. (luckily i was in a parking lot when this occurred). This could've been a…
1999 saturn and i have had big problems getting the key out of the ignition. I have never had this problem with any car. *tr
Dt:the contact owns a 1999 saturn sc1. The contact's vehicle was involved in was in an accident on august 5, 2005 while driving at 60 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy the front driver or the front passenger air bags did not deploy. There were two occupants in the vehicle and both havd seat…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Saturn SC?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, seats problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Saturn SC?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.