1996 Saturn SL brakes problems
The 1996 Saturn SL has 53 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
53
Brakes complaints
14%
Share of year
9
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING AT OR ABOUT 35 MPH CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A FORNTAL COLLISION ON WET PAVEMENT, BRAKES NEVER REALLY WORKED ON THE CAR, MANUFACTURER NOT CONTACTED. *AK DEALER REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS THREE TIMES IN 22 MONTHS, DUE TO PADS AND ROTORS BEING RUSTED. CONSUMER STATED PADS AND ROTORS.*JB”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1996 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the 1996 Saturn SL brakes — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.