1997 Saturn S-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Series years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 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. That ranks 7th out of 8 S-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Saturn S-Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Saturn S-Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Saturn S-Series.
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.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 20mph on a highway slow because she heard a sound like a ticking noise. She was able to pull into a house driveway. Left driver's side tire tread separated from rim. Consumer was having medical problems. *ak tire is a firestone affinity touring ti, p185/65r15…
Other Saturn S-Series years
← 1996 S-Series · 1998 S-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 S-Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 S-Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 S-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 S-Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Saturn S-Series?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Saturn S-Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Saturn S-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.