1997 SATURN Z — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 SATURN Z
The 1997 SATURN Z has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemhorn (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 SATURN Z
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 SATURN Z, potentially affecting up to 64,518 vehicles.
Recall 98V307000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
| 64,199 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED OR SERVICED WITH A HORN ASSEMBLY WHICH COULD FAIL. THE HORN COULD EITHER BECOME INOPERABLE OR ACTIVATE WITHOUT THE DRIVER PRESSING THE HORN BUTTON.
Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, HEAT CAN BUILD UP WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HORN ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 97V055000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 319 vehicles affected
Defect: IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHILE THE CYLINDER IS IN THE RUN POSITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."
Consequence: THE IGNITION KEY MUST BE REINSERTED IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE IGNITION CYLINDER AND, IF NECESSARY, TO HAVE THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION CYLINDER RE-CODED. OWNERS CAN PERFORM THIS FUNCTIONAL CHECK THEMSELVES IF THEY SO DESIRE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 SATURN Z
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 SATURN Z. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HORN WAS SOUNDING WITH NO ONE IN THE CAR. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HORN, UNDER THE HOOD. UNPLUGGED THE HORN. SAME PROBLEM AS SEEN IN RECALL 98V307000. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1997 SATURN Z
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 SATURN Z in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 SATURN Z
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 SATURN Z
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SATURN Z
- 1994 SATURN Z — 0 complaints
- 1995 SATURN Z — 1 complaint
- 1996 SATURN Z — 0 complaints
- 1997 SATURN Z (current)
- 2002 SATURN Z — 0 complaints
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