1996 Saturn SL electrical system problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Saturn SL — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“First problem is door chimes with key out of ignition. Second problem is dome light stays on in front or rear position with all doors shut. Third problem is no power at all to the cab when I tried to start car, and then my passenger opened and shut the passenger front door and the power came back…”
filed Jan 30, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 saturn sl. The contact stated that the ignition key was very difficult to turn when the contact attempted to start the vehicle. The contact also stated that the engine would not shut off when the key was in the ignition. The failure was recurring over a two year period…”
filed May 14, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 43 | 33% |
| 2001 SL | 29 | 26% |
| 2000 SL | 26 | 18% |
| 1999 SL | 20 | 11% |
| 1998 SL | 16 | 10% |
| 1997 SL | 31 | 14% |
| 1995 SL | 27 | 8% |
| 1994 SL | 23 | 8% |
| 1993 SL | 19 | 11% |
| 1992 SL | 16 | 13% |
| 1991 SL | 3 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Saturn SL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.