Saturn SC owners have reported 21 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition switch (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Trunk Wiring problems | |
| Starter problems |
Car key locks up in ignition, wont turn or come out. Cable to park mechanism wont disengage. Has happened multiple times, today it took 40 minutes of jiggling steering wheel,key, brake shifter to disengage to get the car started. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn Sc. When the contact inserted the key into the ignition, the key would not turn to the on position properly. In order for the vehicle to start, the contact had to tamper with the key and ignition switch. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Sc. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after awaiting several hours later. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. Also,the key became extremely difficult to turn in the ignition switch. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Sc. While the vehicle was parked in a lot, the contact had to make numerous attempts and exert force to unlock the steering wheel. An independent mechanic replaced the ignition module and coil spring. The manufacturer was notified. Read details...
I was driving my 1997 Sc Saturn north bound FL turnpike when the road felt really bumpy and suddenly the engine electrical (cables/wires)components flew & splash against the windshield blocking my view, "OH my god" I immediately eage to the left shoulder, got out of the vehicle to Read details...