1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Series Sedan years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan. That ranks 5th out of 6 S-Series Sedan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 180,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 82,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There is a problem with the wiring the car is a 1997 saturn and i have problems with the heater blower motor working sometimes and then not you have to play with the wiring to get it to work and the same for the blinkers the blower works now and the blinkers don't? *nm
Oil found in coolant in my 1997 saturn sl in summer 2004 after minor front-end collision. In the 2-3 months prior to collision, i had to add coolant every 3-4 weeks, as coolant low warning light would come on. Coolant had normal appearance prior to accident. Car ran fine, temp gauge never went…
Other Saturn S-Series Sedan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 S-Series Sedan | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 S-Series Sedan | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 S-Series Sedan | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 S-Series Sedan | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 S-Series Sedan | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Saturn S-Series Sedan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series Sedan model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.