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Equipment: electrical
Risk. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
1996 Safari SaharaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Safari Sahara, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 23, 1999. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Safari Sahara has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 Safari Sahara recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Safari.
Best & worst years
1996 vs. every other Sahara year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sahara median. How we score
'95'96
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sahara owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DRIVESHAFT FELL OFF. CONSUMER HEARD A BANGING SOUND AND VEHICLE COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. *AK
Own a 1996 Sahara?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.