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1996 Saturn Z problems

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Owner complaints
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Recalls
1

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Electrical system: hornReported December 7, 1998 · 64,199 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were produced or serviced with a horn assembly which could fail. The horn could either become inoperable or activate without the driver pressing the horn button.
Risk
Under certain conditions, heat can build up within the assembly and an underhood fire could result.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the horn assembly.

Recall number 98V307000 · Recall details

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Is the 1996 Saturn Z reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Saturn Z.

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1 recall, covering electrical system.

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