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
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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 area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
What owners report
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.
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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