1999 Saturn Sc Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Saturn Sc, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 Saturn Sc
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some of the vehicles were produced with seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts that were not adequately tightened at the center pillar and could fall out, making the seat belt inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for proper installation and torque of the seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolts.
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Saturn Sc have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,721 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My vehicle was moving on the freeway, when i was hit from passenger side, drivers side hit concrete divider, AIRBAG knocked me out, after front of car hit embankment, then i woke up from the smoke, sm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 26, 2016 · Air bags
“On may 12, 2012 i tried to start my car and it wouldn't turn over. I had it towed to the local mechanic and he replaced the ignition module (part number lx386) on my 1999 saturn sc2. Then on december”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 9, 2014 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Saturn SC. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–25 / 32–36 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Saturn Sc model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saturn Sc model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Saturn Sc | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 Saturn Sc | 2 | 16 |
| 1993 Saturn Sc | 1 | 23 |
| 1994 Saturn Sc | 1 | 51 |
| 1995 Saturn Sc | 2 | 39 |
| 1996 Saturn Sc | 0 | 26 |
| 1997 Saturn Sc | 3 | 33 |
| 1998 Saturn Sc | 0 | 13 |
| 1999 Saturn Sc | 1 | 24 |
| 2000 Saturn Sc | 7 | 7 |
| 2001 Saturn Sc | 2 | 21 |
| 2002 Saturn Sc | 0 | 38 |
Checking a specific 1999 Saturn Sc
How do I know if my 1999 Saturn Sc has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 Saturn Sc; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saturn dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 99V280000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Saturn models
- Ion4,343 complaints
- Vue2,351 complaints
- SL2,218 complaints
- LS1,458 complaints
- Aura1,439 complaints
- Outlook1,352 complaints
- Sky516 complaints
- SC1413 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.