1996 Saturn S-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Saturn S-Series. That ranks 4th out of 8 S-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 116,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 100% | 116,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Saturn S-Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Saturn S-Series.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 saturn ion s-series. The contact stated she was unable to release the key from the ignition, unless the battery was disconnected. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and performed the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired; however, they…
Horn staring blaring without driver pressing the horn button. Only by disconnecting fuse did horn stop. *nm
Other Saturn S-Series years
← 1995 S-Series · 1997 S-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 S-Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 S-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 S-Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Saturn S-Series?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Saturn S-Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Saturn S-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.