1996 SATURN SW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
31
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 SATURN SW
The 1996 SATURN SW has received a total of 31 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 SATURN SW
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 SATURN SW. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 SATURN SW
31 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 SATURN SW. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE SATURNSW2 GASKET COVER WARPED YEAR AFTER YEAR;THEY REDESIGNED IT;IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL; MANY THOUSANDS OF THESE COVERS HAVE PUT PEOPLE IN DANGER OF A FIRE WITH THE OIL LEAKS;THE EXPENSE OF CHANGING OUT THE ENGINE IS HORRIFIC, FOR A CHEAP PIECE OF PLASTIC THEY NO LONGER MAKE FROM PLASTIC; IT IS NOW ALUMINUM OR SOME FORM OF METAL. SMALL LEAKS ARE ONE THING;THESE MAJOR LEAKS ARE ANOTHER. *TR
REGARDING A WIRE THAT BROKE OFF ON THE SEAT OF HIS 1996 SATURN SW2 WAGON AND IS STICKING UP VERTICALLY -WIRE WENT THROUGH HIS PANTS AND SKIN**CC CONSUMER STATED CONTACTED SATURN ESTABLISHMENT AND WAS INFORMED BY SATURN FACTORY TO TAKE CAR TO DEALER. DEALER INFORMED CUSTOMER ENTERING THE CAR INCORRECTLY. *TR
WHILE DRIVING THE OIL PRESSURE AND BATTERY LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. *MR *SC *JB
WHILE DRIVING THE OIL PRESSURE AND BATTERY LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. *MR *SC *JB
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE ENGINE'S HEAD GASKET HAD FAILED. *NM
Safety Rating for the 1996 SATURN SW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 SATURN SW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 SATURN SW
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 SATURN SW. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
96-T-35D — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-up.
96T19A — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
REAR EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL IS NOT TIGHT AGAINST DOOR STRUCTURE. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 SATURN SW
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SATURN SW
- 1991 SATURN SW — 0 complaints
- 1992 SATURN SW — 2 complaints
- 1993 SATURN SW — 35 complaints
- 1994 SATURN SW — 41 complaints
- 1995 SATURN SW — 52 complaints
- 1996 SATURN SW (current)
- 1997 SATURN SW — 35 complaints
- 1998 SATURN SW — 31 complaints
- 1999 SATURN SW — 23 complaints
- 2000 SATURN SW — 18 complaints
- 2001 SATURN SW — 6 complaints
Other SATURN Models
- SATURN ION — 5,467 total complaints
- SATURN VUE — 3,269 total complaints
- SATURN SL — 2,891 total complaints
- SATURN AURA — 2,222 total complaints
- SATURN OUTLOOK — 1,939 total complaints
- SATURN LS — 1,885 total complaints
- SATURN SKY — 623 total complaints
- SATURN SC1 — 554 total complaints