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
Every SC1 year
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.