1996 Saturn SW Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%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 1 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Saturn SW, 5% 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10189019, filed 2007-04Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Saturn SW
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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