Vehicle Safety Data

1997 SATURN SL Structure Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 1997 SATURN SL

3 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 SATURN SL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10242685 |
ON 13SEP2008, AT APPROXIMATELY 1400HRS I WAS OPERATING MY 1997 SATURN SL2 (MANUAL) AT LOW SPEED IN MY DRIVEWAY; WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE IN GEAR. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I DISCOVERED THAT MY SHIFTING CABLE LINKAGE HAD BECOME DISENGAGED (SPECIFICALLY THE SHIFTING ROD AND THE PLASTIC BALL-JOINT COVER). AFTER ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE THE PART VIA LOCAL AUTO PART MERCHANTS I CONTACTED A LOCAL SATURN DEALERSHIP. I SPOKE TO A MEMBER OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE SHIFTING ROD ASSEMBLY, AND CONCURRENT DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC BALL-JOINT COVER WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. WHEN ASKED HOW MUCH IT WAS TO BUY THE PLASTIC BALL-JOINT COVER THE SERVICE EMPLOYEE INFORMED ME IT WOULD COST $195.00; BECAUSE ONE HAS TO BUY THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY AND NOT JUST THE PLASTIC BALL-JOINT COVER. AT THIS TIME THE VEHICLE HAS YET TO BE REPAIRED. *TR
#785360 |
TORQUE AXIS MOUNT REPLACED BY DEALER. *JB
#606512 |
THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE HAS RAISED REAR STRUCTURE CAUSING POOR VISIBILTY THROUGH BACK WINDOW. YH

Other 1997 SATURN SL Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 17 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 14 complaints Tires 13 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 12 complaints Seats 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 11 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 10 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 6 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Air Bags 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seatbase 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint
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