1996 Saturn S Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1996 Saturn S Series has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your S Series?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1996 Saturn S Series recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Saturn S Series.

Most common 1996 Saturn S Series problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2

What owners report

2011-08-03, Electrical System
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 DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2006-06-19, Electrical System
HORN STARING BLARING WITHOUT DRIVER PRESSING THE HORN BUTTON. ONLY BY DISCONNECTING FUSE DID HORN STOP. *NM

1996 Saturn S Series questions

Does the 1996 Saturn S Series have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Saturn S Series at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Saturn S Series?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Saturn S Series has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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