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Saturn SC1 years to avoid

The Saturn SC1 years to avoid are 1994, 1997, 1993, 1995 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1991 is the cleanest year on record.

554

Total complaints

8

Recall campaigns

1991–2001

Years covered

4

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

SC1 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
1994High complaint rate102
1997High complaint rate98
1993High complaint rate85
1995High complaint rate73

Every SC1 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001292
2000102
1999300
1998580
1997avoid983
1996430
1995avoid731
1994avoid1021
1993avoid852
1992181
199181

Common questions

What are the worst Saturn SC1 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the SC1 years to avoid are 1994, 1997, 1993, 1995. The cleanest year on record is 1991.

What is the best year for the Saturn SC1?

By complaint volume, 1991 has the cleanest NHTSA record among SC1 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Saturn SC1 have?

Across all model years, the SC1 has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 554 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.