Powered byNHTSA|EPA|Community Reports
HomeSaturnScYears to Avoid

Saturn Sc — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Saturn Sc model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
12
Best Years
1998, 1996, 1991

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Saturn Sc Years Should You Avoid?

The Saturn Sc shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.

If you're shopping for a used Saturn Sc, consider the 1998, 1996, 1991 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

12 model years analyzed