Saturn Sw2 1996
Model Sw2 made in 1996 by Saturn got 22 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding structure and suspension.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 96T19A | 01/01/1997 | 51161 | Rear exterior door panel is not tight against door structure. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 98T07 | 02/01/1998 | 600228 | Experiencing a rattle or click noise from the rear of vehicle when turning at slow speeds and/or driving over uneven surfaces. *yc | 04/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Design of horn location make it hard to located the horn when needed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 2 | 02/01/1996 | |
| While driving the oil pressure and battery lights illuminated. *mr *sc *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/31/1997 | 1 | 02/05/1996 | |
| Wrong spark plug installed causing vehicle to stall intermitantly. | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| Spark plug failure. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 161000 | 1 | |
| The saturnsw2 gasket cover warped year after year;they redesigned it;it should be covered under a recall; many thousands of these covers have put people in danger of a fire with the oil leaks;the expense of changing out the engine is horrific, for a cheap piece of plastic they no longer make from plastic; it is now aluminum or some form of metal. small leaks are one thing;these major leaks are another. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 2 | 02/01/1996 | |
| While driving the oil pressure and battery lights illuminated. *mr *sc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/02/1998 | 1 | 02/05/1996 | |
| Engine runs rough causing the check engine soon light to illuminate. | |||
| 12/28/1997 | |||
| Wrong gas plugs were installed in vehicle during manufacturing. problem caused stalling and other problems. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 1 | 07/25/1996 | ||
| Headlight switch is located on the tip of the turn signal; ocassionally when pushing turn signal to make a left turn, inadvertantly headlights are turned off. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 10/29/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| While driving at 35 mph gas line under rear seat blew up, took to dealer and they replaced cables and gas line. *ak the fuel filler door will not stay shut, because the door release cable had been bent by foreing object. *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 10/29/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| While driving at 35 mph gas line under rear seat blew up, took to dealer and they replaced cables and gas line. *ak the fuel filler door will not stay shut, because the door release cable had been bent by foreing object. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 1 | 03/24/1997 | |
| Consumer noticed vehicle was leaking on driveway, just small puddles. dealer replaced housing unit because of cracks to transmission.*ak consumer feels this should not have happened considering the mileage on the vehicle and is requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 1 | 03/24/1997 | |
| Consumer noticed vehicle was leaking on driveway, just small puddles. dealer replaced housing unit because of cracks to transmission.*ak consumer feels this should not have happened considering the mileage on the vehicle and is requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| Regarding a wire that broke off on the seat of his 1996 saturn sw2 wagon and is sticking up vertically -wire went through his pants and skin**cc consumer stated contacted saturn establishment and was informed by saturn factory to take car to dealer. dealer informed customer entering the car incorrectly. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/18/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Driving on back road, brake pedal repeatedly went straight to floor without resistance. had to use engine braking and hand brake to slow or stop car. gas station attendant reported full brake fluid reservoir. normal braking resumed spontaneously on way home. dealer unable to replicate problem and claims inability to diagnose or repair. *ak | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 3 | 04/27/1996 | |
| Abs: when applying brakes during panic stopping, wheels lock up, vehicle skids, fishtails, rearend of vehicle spuns out, causing moderate loss of vehicle control, no warning, three occurrences, speed 30 to 35 mph. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front brake grinding upon braking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/23/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front pads failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/23/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rotors failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 3 | |||
| Vehicle misalignment causing vibration/tire wear. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/14/1996 | 1 | 01/29/1996 | |
| Speed control: driving down highway, attempting to exit on a off ramp, tried to turn the cruise control off, cruise control would not go off, could not brake. exited off ramp at approximately 65mph, went through stop sign, entered another highway, hit curb and median, and vehicle stopped. *ak *nlm | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 06/13/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rim bent. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY | LEXINGTON | SATURN OF LEXINGTON | ||
| NY | WILLIAMSVILLE | 14221 | WEST HERR | 717-689-8900 |