1996 Saturn SL brakes problems
53 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1996 Saturn SL, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 14% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Upon approaching an intersection and facing a red light, attempted to slow down, but foot slipped and stepped on gas pedal, vehicle lost control, resulting in 2 collisions/injuries. Also brakes failed to stop vehicle.
Tl* - the contact would like to make a complaint concerning the brakes on 1996 saturn sl2. The contact stated that she was driving 35 MPH when she was cut off by another car. She then applied the brake pedal which gave no resistance. The contact stated that before being cut off the brakes did work. The contact stated that the car finally stopped after she pumped the brakes. The contact continued to drive at approximately 5 MPH until she reached her destination and had the car towed to a saturn dealership.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Saturn SL
- Engine 68 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Transmission 24 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 17 complaints
- Seats 15 complaints