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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1996 SATURN SL2 are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1996 SATURN SL2
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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99
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Average
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Collision Index
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82
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Average
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Theft Index
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23
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Substantially better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1996 SATURN SL2
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1996 SATURN SL2
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1996 SATURN SL2
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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08-29-1997
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Units potentially affected:
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14,580
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V138000
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING:MANUAL:GEAR BOX
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles equipped with manual steering. The pinion bearing cage in the steering gear can separate under high steering system load conditions, such as parking lot or similar low speed maneuvers. This could result in the pinion gear disengaging from the rack causing a loss of steering control. Dealers will replace the vehicle's manual steering gear assembly.
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Recall date:
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12-07-1998
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Units potentially affected:
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64,199
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V307000
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Defective part or component:
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COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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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. Under certain conditions, heat can build up within the assembly and an underhood fire could result. Dealers will replace the horn assembly.
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This 1996 SATURN SL2 safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates did not rate this
1996 SATURN SL2
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1996 SATURN SL
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance included during basic coverage. Additional facotry coverage can be purchased to extend full coverage in increments up to 6 years or 100,000 miles.
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This 1996 SATURN SL2 warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Better to look at, easier to love.
By Marcia Ruff, NewCarTestDrive.com
The key to Saturn is the ownership experience. There are many cars out there with more personality, better performance, and greater sex appeal. The reason Saturn is such a success is the experience that surrounds buying and owning the car.Saturn's prices are intended to be firm prices, eliminating the haggling and the nagging sense that someone else paid less for the same car. The short model line means there is little incentive for the salesperson to pressure customers to move up to a more expensive model. Indeed, the Saturn sales approach in general is to avoid high-pressure sales techniques. The base prices are a little deceiving since the standard model lacks many basic amenities. The advantage of a la carte pricing is that buyers looking for basic transportation can find it. Buyers who want comforts such as an automatic transmission, air conditioning, cruise control, power locks, windows and mirrors and antilock brakes can expect to run the bill up. The ownership experience seems to be a good one. The cars have shown good reliability and have held their resale value well. The highly trained, selective dealer network means that Saturn owners have the best chance of getting good service anywhere in the country. As the ultimate protection against buyer's remorse, Saturn offers a 30-day/1500-mile no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee, a philosophy Saturn has extended to used cars for 1996. A different kind of company indeed. |
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Overview:
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When the first Saturn cars made their debut in 1990, the automotive press wished the fledgling carmaker well but dismissed the cars as noisy, buzzy and crude. In the years since, Saturn has grown steadily. It built its one-millionth car in the middle of last year, and has regularly announced sales records and growth increases. The company also has attained the highest loyalty rate in the business--that's the number of Saturn owners who come back and buy another Saturn. It has achieved extraordinary levels of customer satisfaction, routinely ranking at the top of the list with luxury marques such as Lexus and Infiniti. Did Saturn accomplish all this by revamping its cars into superb examples of automotive achievement? Not really. The lesson of Saturn is that you don't need great cars to be successful. If you build a reliable car that provides all the basics, is priced well, and is pleasant to buy and own, you're set. For 1996 Saturn has revised its sedan and wagon for the first time since their introduction. (The coupe model won't be revised until the 1997 model year.) The sedan and wagon are now quieter and a little more stylish, with a more attractive interior and some additional safety features. Saturn owners have always loved their cars. Now they have nicer cars to love.
Read the complete
1996 Saturn SL2 review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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