1998 Saturn SC1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC1 years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Saturn SC1. That ranks 3rd out of 7 SC1 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (13 complaints, 33%), typically at around 65,750 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 39owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 33% | 65,750 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 26% | 47,741 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 13% | 51,871 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% | 72,717 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 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
1998 Saturn SC1 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Saturn SC1.
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.
While my grandson was driving my 1998 saturn sc2, another vehicle hit the car on the drivers' side and the airbags did not deployed. *tr
During the smog test, my car overheated but the temp. Gauge did not indicate it was hot. The temp gauge was registering that the car was running at it's usual temperature. I have always gotten my oil changed when i'm suppose to, and i've had the engine flushed to try and keep it in good mechanical…
Sun roof rails, after a great deal of research i have found the clips that the sunroof runs along to raise and return the window to its closed position, are defective. The company's answer to this problem is to sell you a very expensive replacement kit in which most of the parts are not even…
Transmission shift cable, just broke while driving. After doing some research, i found this is a very common problem with the saturn sc2. The plastic ball that holds the cable in the shift lever commonly breaks. Instead of selling a device to repair the cable, the require you to buy the entire…
While driving at approximately 65 mph the consumer swerved to avoid hitting the braking car in front of her. The consumer swerved into the right lane, overcompensated and turn 180 degrees. In doing so, the passenger side slammed against a guardrail. The vehicle was forced head on into traffic an up…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Saturn SC1?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Saturn SC1?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.