1998 Saturn SC1 engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Saturn SC1 — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“During the smog test, my car overheated but the temp. Gauge did not indicate it was hot. The temp gauge was registering that the car was running at it's usual temperature. I have always gotten my oil changed when I'm suppose to, and I've had the engine flushed to try and keep it in good mechanical…”
filed Jun 17, 2009
“The indicator lights do not work properly. I get the proper maintenance required, yet the oil is now running out everywhere (69,000 mi.). Why doesn't the warning light come on, or flash - anything to warn me when the oil doesn't even register on the dip stick? I checked the oil, 1 minute later I…”
filed May 4, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other SC1 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 SC1 | 3 | 12% |
| 1999 SC1 | 2 | 10% |
| 1997 SC1 | 11 | 18% |
| 1996 SC1 | 8 | 21% |
| 1995 SC1 | 7 | 12% |
| 1994 SC1 | 13 | 16% |
| 1993 SC1 | 9 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Saturn SC1
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.