Is the Saturn SC Reliable?

19922002 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

84/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

8
Total Recalls
461
Owner Complaints
52
Reported Injuries
2
Reported Deaths

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Saturn SC Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
20020201
93
Excellent
20010213
92
Excellent
200039
81
Excellent
199913717
77
Good
1998042
96
Excellent
199708211
84
Excellent
19960469
84
Excellent
19951578
81
Excellent
199418071
75
Good
19932676
79
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the SC Compares to Similar Vehicles

Saturn SC84/100
Sports Category Average67/100

The SC scores 17 points above the average sports — a strong result.

Known Saturn SC Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

SEATS
34
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
34
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
24
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
18
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
18
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
16

Based on 461 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Saturn SC reliable?+

The Saturn SC scores 84/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 8 recall campaigns and 461 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year SC is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2002 SC achieved the highest reliability score of 93/100 with 0 recalls and 20 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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