1999 Saturn SC1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC1 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Saturn SC1. That ranks 6th out of 7 SC1 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (4 complaints, 19%). Complaints mention 8 crashes, 8 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 4 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 19% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Saturn SC1 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
Consumer complaint concerning the 1999 saturn sc2 shifter assembly design defect. *ts the consumer was pulling out of a parking lot when he lost the ability to shift gears. Upon inspection, the failure was attributed to a bushing that connects the lower of the stick shift to the cables attached to…
Rear sway bar link on 99' sc2 coupe gone dry at 85,000 miles. Making loud annoying creaking noise. These units are sealed and not ment for periodic lubrication. When call was placed to saturn parts department to price replacement part, parts clerk knew right away off the top of his head that it was…
I was rear-ended at 65mph on 12-19. My seat back completely reclined and pinned my 9 year old son. He was unconcious for several seconds and suffered a concussion and neck pain. I suffered neck and back injuries.*ak
The plastic button that attaches to the spring to lock the emergency break into place broke. This piece is approximately one ounce at most and it broke while the vehicle was unoccupied and not on an incline. Had the vehicle been on a hill, it would have greatly increased the chances of injuries…
Driver's seat completely reclined during rear end collision, resulting in neck and back injuries.*ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Saturn SC1?
Owners most often report seat belts, seats, air bags problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Saturn SC1?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.