1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Series Coupe years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe. That ranks 4th out of 5 S-Series Coupe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The car would not go out of first gear the shifter cable was broken at the center console. This nearly caused an accident as it was in have traffic. The replacement equipment is only sold by saturan and costs $300 for the cable assembly however only the cable connection is defective. I have the…
Other Saturn S-Series Coupe years
← 1995 S-Series Coupe · 1997 S-Series Coupe →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 S-Series Coupe | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 S-Series Coupe | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 S-Series Coupe | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 S-Series Coupe | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series Coupe model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.