1996 Saturn SC Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,831miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Saturn SC, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,831 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Drivers seat won't stay in upright position when I lean back with slight pressure, whether I am in motion or not. This has been an ongoing problem for about a month. As a previous owner of many cars, I have never heard of this type of problem. Also the trunk latch is not operable using the cable.”
NHTSA complaint #11162800, filed 2018-12, 137,000 miles“While driving down the freeway on my way to work in rush hour traffic my car began to shake. As I slowed there was a tearing sound from the drivers front tire. Almost instantly parts from that part of the car, such as the fender and wheel well, began breaking off of the car. Then I felt something rip out from under the dashboard at my feet and the car began to practically steer itself, I realized that I was in trouble. I was able to get the car off the road without hurting myself or anyone else. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072907, filed 2004-05, 80,200 miles“Ligthly applied brake to slow down to stop at intersection; though I had foot pressing hard on brake car would not stop, entered intersection and struck a passing car; this was within an hour of picking up the car from garage where repairs had been done because of this problem; air bags did not activate at impact”
NHTSA complaint #10948081, filed 2017-01, 91,831 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Saturn SC
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Saturn SC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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