8
recalls
The Saturn SC1 has 8 recalls covering 644,652 vehicles as reported; model year 1997 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 1997: 3
Units affected
645K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Saturn SC1 by component
- Electrical system2 · 367K units
- Seats2 · 142K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 38K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 6,092 units
- Power train1 · 65K units
- Seat belts1 · 26K units
Saturn SC1 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2000 | Saturn SC, SC1, SL, SW (2000-2001): Power trainNo. 00V310000 | Crash risk | 65,000 |
| Oct 12, 2000 | Saturn SC, SC1, SL, SW (2000-2001): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 00V309000 | Fire | 6,092 |
| Mar 12, 1999 | Saturn SC, SC1, SL, SW (1994-1995): SeatsNo. 99V045000 | Crash risk | 138,691 |
| Sep 22, 1997 | Saturn SC, SC1 (1997): Exterior lightingNo. 97V162000 | Other or not stated | 37,970 |
| Sep 22, 1997 | Saturn SC, SC1 (1997): Seat beltsNo. 97V161000 | Crash risk | 26,135 |
| Aug 23, 1996 | Saturn SC, SC1 (1997): SeatsNo. 96V153000 | Injury | 3,472 |
| Aug 10, 1993 | Saturn SC, SC1, SL, Sports Coupe and 2 more (1991-1993): Electrical systemNo. 93V132000 | Fire | 352,833 |
| May 25, 1993 | Saturn SC1, SL, SW (1993): Electrical systemNo. 93V094000 | Fire | 14,459 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2001 Saturn SC1 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2001 Saturn SC1. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Saturn SC1 have?
8 recalls cover the Saturn SC1, for 644,652 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Saturn SC1?
Seats: named in 75 of the 413 safety complaints about the Saturn SC1, then engine and engine cooling (69). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.