- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were produced or serviced with a horn assembly which could fail. The horn could either become inoperable or activate without the driver pressing the horn button.
- The risk
- Under certain conditions, heat can build up within the assembly and an underhood fire could result.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HORN ASSEMBLY.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Saturn Z Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1996 Saturn Z have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1998 for the horn.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Z year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1996 Saturn Z recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1996 Saturn Z yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Saturn Z: every year compared
All Z years1996 Saturn Z vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Saturn Z | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1996 Saturn SL | 315 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Saturn SC1 | 39 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Saturn SC | 26 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Saturn SW | 20 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1996 Saturn Sedan | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1996 Saturn Coupe | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1996 Saturn S-Series Coupe | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1996 Saturn Z
Does the 1996 Saturn Z have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 Saturn Z: horn (December 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1996 Saturn Z had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1996 Saturn Z a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Saturn Z year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Saturn Z years have the most complaints?
1995 (1), 1997 (1). See every Saturn Z year compared.
What should I do if my 1996 Saturn Z has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data