Is the Saturn SC Reliable?
1992–2002 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Saturn SC Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 20 | 1 | — | 80 | Excellent |
| 2001 | 0 | 21 | 3 | — | 78 | Good |
| 2000 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 86 | Excellent |
| 1999 | 1 | 37 | 17 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 1998 | 0 | 42 | — | — | 70 | Good |
| 1997 | 0 | 82 | 1 | 1 | 62 | Fair |
| 1996 | 0 | 46 | 9 | — | 66 | Good |
| 1995 | 2 | 57 | 8 | — | 56 | Fair |
| 1994 | 1 | 80 | 7 | 1 | 54 | Fair |
| 1993 | 1 | 67 | 6 | — | 62 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the SC Compares to Similar Vehicles
The SC scores exactly at the sports average.
Known Saturn SC Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 461 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Saturn SC reliable?+
The Saturn SC scores 67/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 6 recall campaigns and 461 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year SC is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2000 SC achieved the highest reliability score of 86/100 with 1 recall and 9 complaints.
How many miles does a SC last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Saturn SC owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used SC will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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