1996 Saturn SL engine problems
The 1996 Saturn SL has 71 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
71
Engine complaints
19%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“DUE TO ICE IN A COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT, WHILE PARKING MY CAR, CAR SLID INTO A IRON GUARD RAIL AND THE RADIATOR, A/C CONDENSER, SUPPORT OF FRONT BUMPER COVER AND FRONT BUMPER COVER WERE ALL DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1996 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA has 71 complaints about the 1996 Saturn SL engine — 19% 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.