1996 SATURN SC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

41

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1996 SATURN SC

The 1996 SATURN SC has received a total of 41 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (4 complaints), Structurebody (3 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 SATURN SC

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 SATURN SC. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 1996 SATURN SC

41 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 SATURN SC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 4
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11162800 | SEATS | | 137,000 miles
DRIVERS SEAT WON'T STAY IN UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN I LEAN BACK WITH SLIGHT PRESSURE, WHETHER I AM IN MOTION OR NOT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A MONTH. AS A PREVIOUS OWNER OF MANY CARS, I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. ALSO THE TRUNK LATCH IS NOT OPERABLE USING THE CABLE.
#11162800 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 137,000 miles
DRIVERS SEAT WON'T STAY IN UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN I LEAN BACK WITH SLIGHT PRESSURE, WHETHER I AM IN MOTION OR NOT. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A MONTH. AS A PREVIOUS OWNER OF MANY CARS, I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. ALSO THE TRUNK LATCH IS NOT OPERABLE USING THE CABLE.
#10948081 | ENGINE | | 91,831 miles Crash 1 Injury
LIGTHLY APPLIED BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN TO STOP AT INTERSECTION; THOUGH I HAD FOOT PRESSING HARD ON BRAKE CAR WOULD NOT STOP, ENTERED INTERSECTION AND STRUCK A PASSING CAR; THIS WAS WITHIN AN HOUR OF PICKING UP THE CAR FROM GARAGE WHERE REPAIRS HAD BEEN DONE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM; AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE AT IMPACT
#10948081 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 91,831 miles Crash 1 Injury
LIGTHLY APPLIED BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN TO STOP AT INTERSECTION; THOUGH I HAD FOOT PRESSING HARD ON BRAKE CAR WOULD NOT STOP, ENTERED INTERSECTION AND STRUCK A PASSING CAR; THIS WAS WITHIN AN HOUR OF PICKING UP THE CAR FROM GARAGE WHERE REPAIRS HAD BEEN DONE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM; AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE AT IMPACT
#10948081 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 91,831 miles Crash 1 Injury
LIGTHLY APPLIED BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN TO STOP AT INTERSECTION; THOUGH I HAD FOOT PRESSING HARD ON BRAKE CAR WOULD NOT STOP, ENTERED INTERSECTION AND STRUCK A PASSING CAR; THIS WAS WITHIN AN HOUR OF PICKING UP THE CAR FROM GARAGE WHERE REPAIRS HAD BEEN DONE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM; AIR BAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE AT IMPACT

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Safety Rating for the 1996 SATURN SC

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 SATURN SC in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 SATURN SC

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 SATURN SC

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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