Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Saturn SC2

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1996 Saturn SC2. The number one most common problem is related to the manual transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Saturn SC2


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 Saturn SC2

The Manual Transmission problem

I would like to file a complaint on the car manufacturer Saturn because like many people we have been driving down the road and a little plastic bushing that holds the shifter and transmission cable has broken into pieces.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

After about 70,000 mi I noticed transmission would not go into reverse after it heated up (about 50+ mi on fwy). A transmission shop told me that Saturns have a problem with the "valve body". I had it replaced and it cost about $350.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failed. Mjs   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Saturn SC2 model year vehicles:



SC2 Service Bulletins
SC2 Safety Recalls