The car would not go out of first gear the shifter cable was broken at the center console. This nearly caused an accident as it was in have traffic. The replacement equipment is only sold by saturan and costs $300 for the cable assembly however only the cable connection is defective. I have the defective part.
The worst 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe problems
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe 1
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What 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe owners say
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Questions about the 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe
Is the 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe, fewer than a typical S-Series Coupe model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe have?
No recalls on record.
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