1999 Saturn SC 1 from North America - Comments

19th Jan 2005, 12:26

"Cheap, gutless rattle trap. Avoid"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Windshield was ill fitted Chinese knock off that started to actually come out on a road trip.

Interior fit and finish very poor with numerous squeaks.

Remote trunk release failed after 2 weeks. Cannot be fixed apparently.

Engine shudders in drive at low speeds and idle.

Transmission clunks in and out of gear.

Car prone to gas line freeze up even with antifreeze added to fuel.

Saturn service? Deny, deny deny everything. Useless.

General comments?

This car is a total and unmitigated disaster. I will not take it out of the city. This is my second Saturn and it will absolutely be my last. As soon as I can get the engine shudder fixed, it's hitting the auctions.


22nd Jan 2005, 10:06

Maybe some of your engine trouble is due to the fact that you put antifreeze in your fuel.


28th Jul 2007, 21:48

That might have something to do with it. Please do not buy another Saturn, as they are idiot-proof, and the ensuing frustration you will experience will be to great.


12th Feb 2008, 22:27

Engine shutter may actu7ally be coming from your Transmission, it was with mine, I'd accerate and it would shutter, a guy told me to emty the trannie fluid and replace with MERCON V (5).

Immediate fix.

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