1994 Saturn SC
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 Saturn SC. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
If this happens while the vehicle IS being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front seat recliner mechanisms.
Owner complaints
51 complaints8 involved a crash1 involved a fire5 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
The key can be removed in any position, including while running.
- Electrical system · Engine · Power train
1994 saturn sc. Consumer stated ignition switch was replaced due to the key being stuck inside the ignition. The vehicle also lost power while driving so customer IS asking for a refund. *SS the consumer also stated the headlights opened on their own, while the vehicle was parked and the vehicle shifted out of drive gear on its own, and the rpm's were extremely high. *Jb
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
While driving 30 mph driver's seat belt would retract back and forth. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
- Power train
The transmission went in my saturn SC1 and I lost my job due to the fact that I lived alone at the time, and in a remote area....i also have not had it fixed because the cost of a transmission for the car IS more than I can afford...let alone the bill that would insue for having it installed. My…
The transmission went in my saturn SC1 and I lost my job due to the fact that I lived alone at the time, and in a remote area....i also have not had it fixed because the cost of a transmission for the car IS more than I can afford...let alone the bill that would insue for having it installed. My co-worker that I work with now..(borrowing my aunts car, and moved to live with my mom) has a saturn SC2 1995 and his transmission went in his too....its rediculous...everyone that I know who owns a saturn SC1 or 2 or has owned one...has replaced or gotten rid of because of transmissions going. There was no warning what so ever...it just went.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Front drivers side retractor seat belt does not move.*ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Front seatback recliner IS experiencing same defect as mentioned in recall 99 v 045 000. but this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Consumer states that driver seat will recline while driving. nlm
- Seat belts
Seat belt will lock in place but will not slide forward when door IS opened.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Seat belts › Front › Retractor · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
The drivers side seat belt IS stuck in the middle of the door it started out just getting stuck occasionally and then would move all the way back now won't move at all. talked to 4 other saturn owners and they have the same problem. now the passenger side seatbelt has started sticking. the…
The drivers side seat belt IS stuck in the middle of the door it started out just getting stuck occasionally and then would move all the way back now won't move at all. talked to 4 other saturn owners and they have the same problem. now the passenger side seatbelt has started sticking. the engine was so messed up at about 68K they replaced the engine due to poor performance backfiring and leaking oil etc. the sunroof will not latch closed anymore. I went to open it one day and then it wont close. I wanted a purple saturn since they came out and I finally got one and it has been a nightmare these are just 5 of the most recent things but I have had to get a new alternator, starter and several other minor repairs. I wish I had never ever wanted saturn. I guess it IS true be careful what you wish for.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Car burns oil every 500 miles. see webpage "saturnexposed.com" to see the many other saturn owners who have the same problem. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Driver side seatbelt inoperative. Seatbelt will not slide to the lock position. *Yc
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Seatback collapsed throwing consumer into the rear seat. a recall has been issued on similar make/ model. However, this vehicle was not included due to vin. manufacturer has been notified. *ak *ML
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle involved in a rearend collision, causing vehicle to hit another vehicle at approximately 45 mph. air bags failed to deploy. Dealer notified. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving in the local area vehicle was rearended, and driver's seatback collapsed. also, driver's side air bag didn't deploy. contacted manufacturer and was not able to help because of expired warranty. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel system/lines are designed with inadequate protection from road debris, vehicle experienced broken fuel line and leakage due to debris from tire hitting exposed line. Mjs
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
The driver's seat fails to remain in an upright position if pressure IS applied to it. The seat IS not locked in to position & causes concentration problems when driving.*ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving and if pressing the accelerator for more speed, seat back rest will collapse. This has happened more than 30 times, vehicle was taken to dealersiiip, and consumer was told that there was no problem. *ak
- Unknown or other
Part has been identified by manufacturer as may fail, has not failed in our vehicle, no recall, think it IS unsafe, request nhtsa investigate for possible recall
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Both driver and passenger seatbacks abruptly slipped into the reclining position upon accelerating from a stop. (It was kind of funny when it was the passenger side first, not so funny when the driver's seat started to do it.) on 12/31/98, I paid over $300 to have both seats repaired. I told the…
Both driver and passenger seatbacks abruptly slipped into the reclining position upon accelerating from a stop. (It was kind of funny when it was the passenger side first, not so funny when the driver's seat started to do it.) on 12/31/98, I paid over $300 to have both seats repaired. I told the saturn dealer that this seemed highly unusual and due to a faulty part. I was assured it was normal "wear and tear." now the same year (1994) saturns have been recalled, but my dealer said my car IS not within the "vin range." I think it IS highly unlikely that this IS a coincidence or due to normal wear and tear. I feel I am due a complete refund on the amount paid for the repair. *Ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Ea98017, seatback failure: the seatbacks on driver's and passenger's sides are broken. Driver's seat has reclined back several times while driving vehicle . Dealer IS not aware of the problem. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
When starting vehicle driver's shoulder belt would not move into place. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.*ak
- Seats
When driving over a bump the seat goes back and out of position, no support. Dealer IS aware of the problem and cannot duplicate it. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver's and passenger's seats are broken. When sitting in vehicle and leaning or giving any motions the seats slide backwards. When hand adjusting the seats, they will not stay in place, they will begin to slide backwards. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Seats
No summary listed for thos vehicle. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving driver's and passenger's seat latch locking mechanism released, causing the seat to recline backwards. please give any further details. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front seat back can recline or collapse
- Seat back failures
In its letter dated march 5, 1999, general motors stated that it will recall 136,300 model year 1994 and 1995 saturn vehicle (all models) built between january 1994 and august 1994.during this period, saturn's seat supplier manufactured recliner assemblies which were out of design specification, allowing the front…
In its letter dated march 5, 1999, general motors stated that it will recall 136,300 model year 1994 and 1995 saturn vehicle (all models) built between january 1994 and august 1994.during this period, saturn's seat supplier manufactured recliner assemblies which were out of design specification, allowing the front seat backs to recline or collapse inadvertently.to correct the problem, saturn dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat back recliner assemblies.see nhtsa's safety recall fill 99v-045 for details.
- Cruise control failures
This investigation documented hte functional aberations that have occurred in the performance of the subject cruise control system.most of the malfunctions involved failure of the system to properly regulate vehicle speed when engaged, failure of the system to engage, or self-disengagement of the system. These…
This investigation documented hte functional aberations that have occurred in the performance of the subject cruise control system.most of the malfunctions involved failure of the system to properly regulate vehicle speed when engaged, failure of the system to engage, or self-disengagement of the system. These problems were investigated and steps taken by the manufacturer to remedy their occurrences.service procedures were issued for vehicles in use, and a design modification made for new vehicles.no confirmed allegations of failure of the system to disengage upon command were identified.improved quality control procedures and design modificationsin the system were undertaken to ensure a more consistent level of system performance.the details of these findings and the resulting conclusions are contained inthe subject engineering analysis closing report.a safety-related defect trend was not identified at ehis time and further use of agency resources does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
- Cruise control failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10233362This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-up.
- 625410Subject regarding knocking noise. Tt
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