1996 Saturn SC1 Engine problems

I own 1996 saturn sc2 purchased in 2007,it is sporty and I fell in love with it. Now however I am very unhappy,the starter went first,them the generator. The other day my husbands subaru was down while running him for parts my check engine light came on flashing the car started missing bucking and lost power,i managed to get it home,i am disabled my husband is laid off & does all repair work,has tried everything and it makes no difference. The car has had a oil leak since I purchased it we have been unable to find...

This has been an ongoing problem with saturn generally and saturn (galles) of albuquerque, nm specifically. 3 Separate times they have wrecked my engine! This has been due to oil leakage into the spark plugs and the valve gasket cover is warped. This has yet to have been corrected properly by saturn. I have now taken it to another mechanic who is able to fix it correctly. It has not caused a safety isuue...Yet.*Ak

Concerns of possible cracking in cylinder head. *Mr saturn repaired the part but would not reimburse the consumer for repair cost due to the vehicle exceeding the warranty. *Scc *jb

The consumer noticed oil leaking from underneath the vehicle. The mechanic told the consumer that a piston rod broke and went through the engine, a large hole was inside of the engine. *Ak *scc *jb

I own a 96 saturn sc2. I purchased it in april of 2000, with 43,000 miles on the odometer. Since then, I have driven approximately 23,000 miles, noticing a significant oil consumption issue. When on the highway, it will use approximately a quart every 500 miles. Around town, I can squeeze out more, around needing one quart every 1,000 miles. I have heard complaints from others, and feel that this is an issue that needs to be addressed. I myself work on cars all the time and know to check and add oil (much...

Intermittently vehicle stalles out and dies. The dealer has replaced the fuel pump assembly prior to this incident, and the problem has reoccurred. *Ak

WHEN ENGINE STOPS/CUTS OUT ALL POWER SHUTS OFF. *AK

Consumer states that at any speed the engine just cuts off. Also, the vehicle loses its power and has to coast to a stop. Consumer stated that a mechanic said it could be the ignition switch that's causing it to stall. *Ak