1996 Saturn S-Series

Recalls

1 recall names the 1996 Saturn S-Series. Newest first.

• Exterior lighting

  Mar 23, 2006NHTSA 06E02600061,944 vehiclesEquipment

  Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Remedy

  Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Aug 3, 2011OH97,000 mi
  Electrical system
  TL* the contact owns a 1996 saturn ion s-series. The contact stated she was unable to release the key from the ignition, unless the battery was disconnected. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and performed the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired; however…

  TL* the contact owns a 1996 saturn ion s-series. The contact stated she was unable to release the key from the ignition, unless the battery was disconnected. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and performed the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired; however, they did not correct the failure. the current mileage was 98,000. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. the vin was unavailable.

• Jun 19, 2006MA136,000 mi
  Electrical system › Horn

  Horn staring blaring without driver pressing the horn button. Only by disconnecting fuse did horn stop. *nm

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10020732Information for diagnosing and servicing customer concerns of the vehicle creeping forward in neutral, binding in reverse, and/or clicking or whining in all forward gears after transaxle service.
• 10017448Power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis.
• 10010597Cruise control IS inop or will not set engage after the manual transaxle has been replaced.
• 10010595Delay and or harsh into rev or 2ND 3RD 4TH after trans repair.
• 10010016Replacement sunroof module motor harness connection changes.
• 10010010No selection fir saturn when programming a saturn vehilcle.
• 10009507No transaxle fluid pressure after transaxle IS reassembled (converter housing and main case were separated).
• 10007430Remanufactured transmission and remanufactured valve body information requirements.
• 10005639Service information regarding service applications for automatic transaxle shift solenoids.
• 10005175Service information regarding saturn rear drum wheel cylinder inspections. Update.
• 10004402Clarification of labor codes used for reprogramming vehicle controllers. Various models including the 2004 l-series.
• 10003583Rear disc brake noise and/or pulsation.
• 10001671Intermittent no start, intermittent stall after start-up and/or loss of radio presets.
• 10001129Oil consumption concern.
• 10001128Rear side door glass will not go up or down, or will fall down unintentionally.
• 10000197Front and rear side door window frame appliques and / or windshield frame filler panel appliques exhibiting top coat paint peeling.
• 6089327Vehicles built up to and including vin xz319158 may exhibit ignition related noise while listening to certain am radio stations.
• 6089228Vehicles equipped with DOHC (llo) engines may experience the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) (service engine soon telltale lamp) on with dtc p0300 and / or p0301, p0302, p0303, or p0304.
• 633522Subject regarding informational- u.s. On-board diagnostics (obd) II retrofit program.
• 633496Service information regarding power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis.
• 632271This bulletin provides guidelines to follow when towing a saturn vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
• 631980Subject regarding front cover mount stud part number change. *Slc
• 631847Information regarding anti lock brakes diagnostic trouble codes 47, 48, and 51 diagnostic chart. *Slc
• 628625Subject regarding objectionable engine vibration at idle.
• 627015Information regarding anti-lock brakes and diagnostic charts.*jb
• 626983Vehicles may experience engine vibration at idle.*jb
• 622154This bulletin contains new sag measurement and replacement procedures for upper engine mounts.
• 619869The purpose of this bulletin IS to provide guidelines to follow when towing certain vehicles, equipped with an automatic transaxle, with all four wheels on the ground (also known as flat towing).
• 619868Some vehicles built up to and including vin 1z352181 may have windows that fog up on the inside of the vehicle.
• 619865Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) service engine soon telltale IS illuminated after vehicle IS flat-towed with all four wheels on the ground.
• 619864Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) service engine soon telltale IS illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0401 present or stored in powertrain control module (pcm) malfunction history.
• 619863The purpose of this bulletin IS to provide information regarding the introduction of a new service replacement battery and reinforcement of battery service recommendation.
• 619132Some customers may comment about a squeak or squeal noise coming from the passenger floorboard area while driving.
• 615593Experiencing waterleak(s) at right and / or left front footwell area(s).
• 614006Vehicles built before and including vin yz189715 may exhibit noise coming from the right side of the dash area when the engine IS running. This noise IS more noticeable when the vehicle IS being lightly accelerated or when a vehicle equipped with an automatic transaxle IS in reverse or drive with the brakes applied.
• 609895Some customers may comment of a sizzling or hissing type noise when the vehicle IS parked after air conditioner has been used.
• 609893Some customers may comment on a knocking or rattle noise at right front of floor to front of dash area during driveway, parking lot maneuvers or stop and go traffic.
• 608290Repair procedures for stripped or detached front seat to floor panel attachments.
• 608263Some vehicles may experience the (mil) service engine soon telltale on with diagnostic trouble codes p0340 and / or p0341.
• 608102Some vehicles equipped with DOHC engines may experience the malfunction indicator lamp (mil)(service engine soon telltale lamp) on with diagnostic trouble codes p0300 and / or p0301, p0302, p0303, or p0304.

Every Saturn S-Series model year

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