1996 Saturn SL visibility problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1996 Saturn SL — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine malfunction not corrected despite being serviced 7 times and replacing: spark plugs and wires, fuel injectors, and valves. Front driver's window exploded because of malfunctioning electronic switch--caused injury to driver. Owners wish to have money back or replacement.”
filed Sep 8, 1999
“All of the windows fog up and the defroster does not help, has to continue to wipe off windows while driving, service representative said that the defroster is performing as designed. Please describe details. *ak”
filed Jan 2, 1997
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 SL | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 SL | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 SL | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 SL | 17 | 10% |
| 1997 SL | 11 | 5% |
| 1995 SL | 16 | 5% |
| 1994 SL | 15 | 5% |
| 1993 SL | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 SL | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 SL | 1 | 3% |
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.