1993 Saturn SC1 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1993 Saturn SC1, and owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1993 Saturn SC1
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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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.
Remedy: The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.
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Cables (electrical system)
The positive battery cable terminal at the starter solenoid may be formed incorrectly. Incorrectly formed terminals can contact the starter solenoid housing and cause an electric short circuit.
Remedy: Inspect and, if necessary, adjust the clearance between the positive battery cable terminal so that it does not contact the starter solenoid housing.
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1993 Saturn SC1 have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 113,340 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1993 saturn sc2 front seat back recliner mechanism failed causing seat back to recline suddenly and almost injuring passenger in the car. Seat will no longer stay forward which results in seat going b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 23, 2011 · Seats
“Driver's seat back recliner mechanism failed causing seat back to recline suddenly and loss of control of vehicle. Disassembly of the seat and inspection of the recliner mechanism revealed a design de”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 10, 2010 · Seats
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1993 Saturn SC. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–24 / 30–33 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Saturn SC1 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saturn SC1 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Saturn SC1 | 1 | 6 |
| 1992 Saturn SC1 | 1 | 15 |
| 1993 Saturn SC1 | 2 | 58 |
| 1994 Saturn SC1 | 1 | 82 |
| 1995 Saturn SC1 | 1 | 59 |
| 1996 Saturn SC1 | 0 | 39 |
| 1997 Saturn SC1 | 3 | 61 |
| 1998 Saturn SC1 | 0 | 39 |
| 1999 Saturn SC1 | 0 | 21 |
| 2000 Saturn SC1 | 2 | 8 |
| 2001 Saturn SC1 | 2 | 25 |
Checking a specific 1993 Saturn SC1
How do I know if my 1993 Saturn SC1 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1993 Saturn SC1; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 93V094000).
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
- Sc296 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.