1997 SATURN SL Unknown Or Other Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 1997 SATURN SL
6 unknown or other 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.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
WHILE DRIVING (VEHICLE IN MOTION) THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN COMPLETELY. AT TIMES WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH NOTHING HAPPENS; NO ELECTRICAL POWER BUT BATTERY IS FINE AND EVERYTHING ELSE CHECKS OUT OK EXCEPT THE IGNITION SWITCH. IT HAS ALL THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GM VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCED FATALITIES WITH FAULTY IGNITION SWITCHES. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE LAST INSTANCE WAS ON MAY 10, 2016.
I HAVE A 1997 SATURN SL2. IT HAS APX 78K MILES. MY CAR HAS BEEN GOING THRU ALOT OF OIL. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE MOTOR AND WAS GOING TO COST APX 4K TO FIX.
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CONSUMER REQUESTING THAT AN ON/OFF SWITCH BE ADDED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG.
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I RECENTLY HAD A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE IN MY SATURN, ONLY TO BE HUMILIATED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AND OWNER OF THE TORRANCE DEALERSHIP. SUNDAY NIGHT- I LEFT MY FRIENDS HOUSE TO GO HOME. UP UNTIL NOW MY SATURN ALWAYS RAN PERFECTLY AND I TOOK IT IN TO THE SATURN DEALERSHIP FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. AS SOON AS I STARTED DRIVING THE CAR DOWN THE STREET I HEARD A LOUD METAL BANG UNDER MY CAR. IT WAS INCREDIBLY FRIGHTENING - I THOUGHT I RAN OVER A BOMB. THEN I WANTED TO PULL OVER SO I CONTINUED TO DRIVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE. THE CLUTCH WENT INTO FIRST AND THEN SECOND, THEN THE CAR STARTED TO DRIFT, I PUT IT BACK IN FIRST ONLY TO FIND IT STARTED PULLING BACKWARDS ALL ON ITS OWN. I WAS SCARRED OUT OF MY MIND AT THIS POINT. I COULD HAVE HIT OR KILLED...
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FABRIC ON INSTRUMENT PANEL NEXT TO SPEAKERS BURNED OUT. LEFT CAR PARKED FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND BACK DECK PANEL BURNED RIGHT THROUGH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT CONSUMER IS DOING SOMETHING TO CAUSE THE FABRIC TO BURN. CONSUMER STATES SUN IS BURNING THE FABRIC. *AK
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ENGINE SERVICE INDICATOR FAILED. 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
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
Structure
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