1996 Saturn SL electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 45 complaints for the 1996 Saturn SL, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 115,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 115,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While driving the vehicle lost power and than backfired, finally the vehicle shut off. The vehicle will not start up when it shuts down, the vehicle shuts down without any notice and anywhere.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 saturn sl. The contact stated that the ignition key was very difficult to turn when the contact attempted to start the vehicle. The contact also stated that the engine would not shut off when the key was in the ignition. The failure was recurring over a two year period. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), however, the vehicle was not included.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Saturn SL
- Engine 68 complaints
- Brakes 53 complaints
- Transmission 24 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 17 complaints
- Seats 15 complaints