1996 Saturn SL electrical system problems
The 1996 Saturn SL has 48 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
48
Electrical System complaints
13%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“ONE TIME AT A STOP SIGN, PRESS THE BRAKING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BUT NO BRAKING EFFECT. AFTER ADJUSTING THE REAR DRUM OR DISK, PROBLEM DID NOT REPEAT. THE CAR'S ALTERNATOR WAS DEAD AFTER ONLY 36000 BUT DEALER WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE CAR START TO SHAKING FROM THE START TO END OF BRAKING…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1996 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the 1996 Saturn SL electrical system — 13% 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.