2000 Saturn SC1 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2000 Saturn SC1, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2000 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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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
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Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. If improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with…
Remedy: Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. If owners are not comfortable performing…
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Saturn SC1 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Ignition stuck and cannot start or steer car. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 10, 2008 · Electrical system
“My wife was driving down the road and made a left turn. She heard a loud popping noise and suddenly the wheels jerked to the left, sending her into a parked car. The left front wheel was subsequently”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 1, 2008 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Saturn SC. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–29 mpg |
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| 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 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 2000 Saturn SC1
How do I know if my 2000 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 2000 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 00V309000).
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.