Research · 7 model years
Saturn SCEvery model year, 1996–2002
Across the 7 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 162 owner complaints for the Saturn SC. The 2002 model year has the most complaints (38).
Saturn SC years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 38 | 7 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 21 | 3 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 2000 | 7 | 7 | 2 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 1999 | 1 | 24 | 5 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 13 | 1 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 1997 | 3 | 33 | 4 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 26 | 4 | Not rated | 27 |
- 20020 recalls · 38 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20012 recalls · 21 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20007 recalls · 7 complaints · 27 mpg
- 19991 recall · 24 complaints · 27 mpg
- 19980 recalls · 13 complaints · 27 mpg
- 19973 recalls · 33 complaints · 27 mpg
- 19960 recalls · 26 complaints · 27 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026