1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 4, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S-Series Coupe years
Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe. That ranks 4th out of 5 S-Series Coupe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 50,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~50,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control1100%50,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

This has been an intermittent, recurring problem with the cruise control. In the most recent incident, i was driving on interstate and set cruise control at 70 mph. The car gradually began accelerating, reaching a speed of over 90 mph. I first applied the breaks, then pressed the stop switch on the…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 4, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10138441

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series Coupe model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.