Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Saturn SC
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Saturn SC has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 39 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #99V045000 GM/FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #94V217000 Power Train — Clutch Assembly — Pedal/Hand Lever(MOTORCYCLE) NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Seats 14 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
Of the 39 complaints on file, 10 report a crash; across all 39 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$4,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Saturn SC shows a lower-than-average reliability, highlighted by seat and powertrain concerns. Recurring seat issues are supported by complaints and recalls. Other complaints affect critical systems like brakes and airbags.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| seat recliner | 75,000–100,000 miles | $150–$250 | very common |
| airbag | 100,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| brake system | 80,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| cooling system | 90,000–110,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| visibility system | 90,000–120,000 miles | $50–$150 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 3,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 45,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Seat recliner slipping
- Airbag warning light illumination
- Brake pedal sponginess
- Cooling system leaks
- Windshield wiper malfunction
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Saturn SC at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.