1995 Saturn SC1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC1 years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Saturn SC1. That ranks 2nd out of 7 SC1 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (17 complaints, 29%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 59owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Saturn SC1 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 | 17 | 29% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 12% | 75,673 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 10% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7% | 79,400 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Saturn SC1 recalls (1)
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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.
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.
My car sometimes shifts out of gear(automatic) and then the "service engine light" comes on. When put in reverse, pauses for a couple seconds then bangs into gear. This car has an intermittent problem with the trans which leads me to think that the trans is good but a sensor is bad. I have spoken…
Key can be removed from ignition when the car is not in park, which poses the danger of the car to move when the driver is not inside or prepared.*ak
My 1995 saturn sc-2 began evaporating motor oil, at the rate of a full quart every 300 miles. I took it to the dealer and they did a full engine rebuild, which was very expensive. My car performed slightly better afterwards but needed follow-up adjustments of the repaired parts; saturn failed to…
Model: 1995 saturn sc2 coupe through normal wear and tear, the driver's seat collapsed backwards, the internal metal is bent, and so the seat will not return to the normal position. The seat was already partially bent back when the car was recalled for repairs. That recall concerned the failure of…
Excessive oil consumption starting near 45,000 miles. Took over 15,000 miles to convince dealer/mnfg of defective engineering. 30,000 saturn oil consumption test 1 dec '96 35,000 saturn oil consumption test 2 36,000 rr cam cover (cc) gasket, rear main seal 45,500 rr cc gasket, harmonic balancer…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Saturn SC1?
Owners most often report seats, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Saturn SC1?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Saturn SC1 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SC1 model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.