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.
The worst 1996 Saturn S-Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
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- Electrical2
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Saturn S-Series 42
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information for diagnosing and servicing customer concerns of the vehicle creeping forward in neutral,...
- Service information regarding saturn rear drum wheel cylinder inspections
- Power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis
- Delay and or harsh into rev or 2ND 3RD 4TH after trans repair
- Cruise control is inop or will not set engage after the manual transaxle has been replaced
- Remanufactured transmission and remanufactured valve body information requirements
- Service information regarding service applications for automatic transaxle shift solenoids
- No selection fir saturn when programming a saturn vehilcle
- Replacement sunroof module motor harness connection changes
- Rear disc brake noise and/or pulsation
What 1996 Saturn S-Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Horn staring blaring without driver pressing the horn button. Only by disconnecting fuse did horn stop.
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Questions about the 1996 Saturn S-Series
Is the 1996 Saturn S-Series reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Saturn S-Series, fewer than a typical S-Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Saturn S-Series?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 1996 Saturn S-Series have?
No recalls on record.
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