1996 Saturn SW Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%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 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Saturn SW, 10% 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.
“Gasket that seals the gas line to gas pump became loose and caused fuel to spray onto engine block, which may have caused a fire. Another vehicle experienced the same problem. Dealer will replace the gasket at owner's expense. Common problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #860670, filed 2000-04“While driving at 35 MPH gas line under rear seat blew up, took to dealer and they replaced cables and gas line. The fuel filler door will not stay shut, because the door release cable had been bent by foreing object.”
NHTSA complaint #874353, filed 2000-11Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Saturn SW
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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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