Saturn Sc 1995
Model Sc made in 1995 by Saturn got 11 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning power train . The car has one 1.9l engine.
Model 1995
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 24/34/28 | 27/44/32 | Regular | $ 616 | 3 | 950620 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 27/36/30 | 29/47/35 | Regular | $ 574 | 3 | 950620 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/40/32 | 31/51/38 | Regular | $ 538 | 3 | 950620 |
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/35/29 | 28/44/33 | Regular | $ 595 | 3 | 950620 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V217000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1994 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 20518 | 10/27/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/08/1994 | 11/22/1994 | 571 | 114 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly was improperly adjusted making it possible to shift from the park position with the ignition key removed, or remove the ignition key with the shift lever in a position other than park. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss 114, theft protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: unintended vehicle movement can occur which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Consumers are being asked to inspect the park lock cable. if it does not perform correctly, dealers will make the necessary adjustments. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power train; transmission; automatic; indicator; lever; gear; fmvss 114.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/23/1998 | |||
| While driving about 35 mph vehicle was involved in a head-on collision and the airbags did not deploy. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1996 | |||
| Vehicle was hit head- on. seat belt did not work, so head hit windshield then the air bag deployed. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 48561 | ||
| First problem the car over heated. wasn't told that there was a recall and was treated as if i made the whole thing up! they check the car & told me that everything check out okay. didn't have any futher problem with it over heating. then had a problem with the car stalling & even dying out while in traffic or driving! pushed the car in for repairs after it finally died while i was on the road. was told that i needed a new alternator & spark plugs. they proceeded as usual to treat this as a really odd thing to happen! i still have the same problem & when i took the car back to saturn i was then told that i have several problem with corrosion in the spark plug cables & other things. all this occured within a 2week period. yeah right! iam really disapointed with saturn treating individuals who bring in there car for repairs as of they are surprised that this is happening & not being honest like they claim they are! | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 48561 | ||
| First problem the car over heated. wasn't told that there was a recall and was treated as if i made the whole thing up! they check the car & told me that everything check out okay. didn't have any futher problem with it over heating. then had a problem with the car stalling & even dying out while in traffic or driving! pushed the car in for repairs after it finally died while i was on the road. was told that i needed a new alternator & spark plugs. they proceeded as usual to treat this as a really odd thing to happen! i still have the same problem & when i took the car back to saturn i was then told that i have several problem with corrosion in the spark plug cables & other things. all this occured within a 2week period. yeah right! iam really disapointed with saturn treating individuals who bring in there car for repairs as of they are surprised that this is happening & not being honest like they claim they are! | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 10/29/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Driver side door will not open. saturn dealer says this is a common problem with saturns. shouldn't they be recalled as a safety concern? *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 09/07/2002 | |||
| Consumer states while driving his grandfather in the vehicle. when the consumer had a extended stopping distance. the seat belts in the vehicle did not lock. dealer notified. ts | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 10/15/1999 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| Consumer was on the highway when another vechicle jumped in front of him. when he went to apply brakes the front driver 's seat broke. the bolt came apart from the seat, went into a reclining position, and he hit the car in front of him. there were no injuries. *ak | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving reclining mechanism on driver's seat released, causing the seat to collapse bacdkwards. *ak when seat collapse consumer lose control of the gas, brake pedals and clear sight of the road. *yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 08/01/1994 | ||
| The paint on my hood is excessively chipping away. i have taken good care of my car so i can not figure out why this is happening!. also, my driver side window leaks and causes my car seat to get soaked. | |||