1996 Saturn SL transmission problems
The 1996 Saturn SL has 37 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
37
Transmission complaints
10%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“DT: THE CONTACT STATED GEAR SHIFTER BROKE. SHE HAD IT REPAIRED BY A MECHANIC. CURRENTLY, THE SHIFTER BROKE AGAIN. THIS RESULTED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. SHE SPOKE TO A MECHANIC. HE WAS COMING TO GET THE VEHICLE AND REPAIR IT. SHE HAS NOT SPOKEN TO SATURN OR GENERAL MOTORS.*AK”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1996 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA has 37 complaints about the 1996 Saturn SL transmission — 10% 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.