Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Saturn SC1. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine burning oil (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine Burning Oil problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Head Gasket Failure problems |
On 2/1/07 my car started running rough, with no ses light coming on. After a couple of weeks the ses light came on and I took the car to the dealer for repairs. A defective intake manifold gasket had caused the rough idle, and the dealer said that if I left go to long enough it could have caused Read details...
2002 Saturn Sc1 lost engine--oil in coolant at 80,000 miles. The mechanic that disassembled the engine stated that the camshaft journals were worn so bad that the engine could not be re-built. Replaced engine 5 months ago, last week, auto transmission stopped engaging reverse gear. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Sc1. While driving at any speed, the contact smelled coolant in the cab of the vehicle and noticed smoke coming from the tailpipe. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 90,000. Read details...