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1996 Saturn SL: rotors or pads wearing out early

5 of the 285 complaints about the 1996 Saturn SL describe rotors or pads wearing out early.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year

  • 2002
    2
  • 2001
    2
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    5
  • 1996
    5
  • 1995
    6
  • 1994
    4
  • 1993
    1
  • 1992
    2

What owners say

Filed Dec 21, 1998 · Engine · OH

Engine RPM will increase to 3500 whether at idle or driving at 55 MPH. This happens on a daily basis. If the engine is turned off , the car willn't start unless the accelerator pedal is pressed to the flour. Automatic transmission cars experiencing this problem may find it difficult to slow the car upon braking unless they were to shift the car into nuetral. It is highly possible that some saturn owners aren't aware of the problem if they own an automatic. In the office of defects investigation (complaints database) there were 8 or 9 cases of brake failure . Were these failures as a result of uncontrolled RPM motor speed? Odi id 816070 indicated a problem which may be attributed to this condition. This problem in automatic transmission cars will lead to premature brake rotor and pad wear not to mention the failure of the car to stop within the assurred normal distance.

Filed Jun 1, 1998 · Brakes · GA

Front rotors warped. Manufacturer replaced with a redesigned model and they warped also.

Filed Mar 27, 1998 · Brakes · MI

Front brake rotors warped/replaced.

Filed Aug 14, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Rotors wear excessively and need to be replaced every 3-4 months.

Filed Feb 12, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Brake rotors warped.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1996 Saturn SL premature wear

Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1996 Saturn SL?

5 of 285 owner complaints about the 1996 Saturn SL (2%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 1995.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Saturn SL?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Saturn SL

Brake failure 15No deployment 8Engine failure 8Tire blowout 8Adaptive cruise 7ABS 6Oil consumption 6Seat belt 6Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Overheating 5

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