Gasoline Engine problems of the 1996 Saturn SL2

Six problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1996 Saturn SL2. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2001

The vehicle was in tow when it caught fire in the engine compartment, the entire vehicle became engulfed, there were no injuries (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/03/1999

I really feel that a car that is well taken care of and have only 47000 miles shouldn't have need a new engine in it.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/10/1998

/22/99 - after no response from don hudler, posted this email to the Saturn website.

4 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/15/1998

Engine seized without warning shortly after maintenance.

5 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/13/1997

While driving on regular road, lights came on dashboard, engine cut off, vehicle swerved to right, crashed into cement sewage drain, tire rims popped, vehicle came to stop. With dealership for inspection.

6 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 02/04/1996

Engine malfunction not corrected despite being serviced 7 times and replacing: spark plugs and wires, fuel injectors, and valves. Front driver's window exploded because of malfunctioning electronic switch--caused injury to driver. Owners wish to have money back or replacement.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1996 Saturn SL2

Gasoline Engine problems	6
Engine Burning Oil problems	3
Engine Exhaust System problems	3
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	2
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	2
Engine problems	2
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	1
Service Engine Light On problems	1
Radiator problems	1
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	1
Check Engine Light On problems	1

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