NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,796 miles

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1996 Saturn SC1 engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Saturn SC1 Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 122003

(reported on)

SC1 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- East Brunswick, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Jul 012003

SC1 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,592 miles
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.

- Royersford, PA, USA

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