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1996 Saturn SW
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | 355 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | 329 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 | 342 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 | 317 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
31 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Saturn SW?
EPA figures for the 1996 Saturn SW reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1996 Saturn SW?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Saturn SW in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1996 Saturn SW?
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Saturn SW, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.