1996 Saturn SW Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 20%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Saturn SW, 20% of the 20 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #754821, filed 2001-11“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.”
NHTSA complaint #803680, filed 1996-11Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Saturn SW
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Saturn SW
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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