1996-1999 · 3 model years

Saturn Coupe Problems by year

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Saturn Coupe across 3 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the engine & cooling.

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Most complaints for its age19993 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 1999

Complaints: 6
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 1
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Coupe complaints by model year

1996 1997 31999

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Top problem	Grade
1999	3	1	Airbags	F
1997	2	0	Engine & cooling	C
1996	1	0	Airbags	B

Most common Coupe problems

Latest Coupe complaints

1999 Saturn Coupe Acceleration & cruise control

On several occasions the engine of my wife's saturn [[redacted]] has continued to run at an elevated speed when the accelerator is released. Then when the brake pedal is pressed the entire car shakes. If the transmission is shifted into neutral the rpms drop, but when it is put back into drive the rpms increase and when the brake is pressed the vibrations resume. Eventually the situation clears. After the first incident we took the car into the local saturn dealer who reported that there were no computer codes...

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so they couldn't do anything about it. The first time my wife told me about one was in january this year. We have had perhaps a dozen since then. The incidents vary in severity. The first one my wife reported was quite frightening. I experienced a similar incident this morning.*Ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)

1997 Saturn Coupe Wheels & tires

Consumer states that the firestone driver side left rear replacement tire separated at 70 mph, and tire stayed inflated. Dealer has been contacted.*Ak

1999 Saturn Coupe Engine & cooling

Saturn's have a low air intake (we were told this by other mechanics) which is why our engine flooded so easily. *Ak

1999 Saturn Coupe AirbagsCrash

Consumer hit a deer dead center, and neither airbag deployed. Contacted dealer. *Ak

1997 Saturn Coupe Engine & cooling

After driving approximately 50 miles vehicle would stall for no reason. Would have no warning. Has happened 6 times. Took to dealership each time & mechanic indicated problem has been repaired 6 times. The stalling problem still exists. *Ak

1996 Saturn Coupe Airbags

While starting vehicle air bag indicator light would stay on at all times. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. *Ak

Questions about the Saturn Coupe

Which Saturn Coupe years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1999 (3), 1997 (2), 1996 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1999 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Saturn Coupe years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1996 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Coupe years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Saturn Coupe problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (2), engine & cooling (2), acceleration & cruise control (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Saturn Coupe have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Saturn Coupe model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data