Two problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2001 Saturn SC1. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle involved in front impact accident, rear-ending a non-moving vehicle at approximately 30 mph on impact (straight-on and center). Airbag did not deploy, driver sustained head injury. Vehicle damage included front bumper & hood.
In a front-end collision the front airbags failed to deploy and resulted in facial and chest injuries to the driver. When contacted, Saturn's explanation was that the car did not hit the other vehicle at the correct angle. Saturn refuses to accept responsibility, and states that there is no design flaw or malfunnction of the airbag system.
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems |