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SteeringPart report

1996 Saturn SC1 Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Saturn SC1, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. 2 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.

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200114%
2000113%
199915%
199747%
199638%
199422%
199217%
1991117%

Other parts of the 1996 Saturn SC1

Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Saturn SC1

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology