1997 Saturn Saturn S Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Saturn S Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Saturn Saturn S Series. That is the most of any Saturn S Series model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 51,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 51,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Saturn Saturn S Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Saturn 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.
When driving the car the steering seemed loose. My mechanic found that the sub frame (engine cradle) was cracked. The sub frame, rack and pinion, front struts, and outer tie rod was replaced. The car now drives well. My mechanic said it was dangerous to drive with a cracked sub frame. *tt
Other Saturn Saturn S Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Saturn S Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Saturn S Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Saturn Saturn S Series?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Saturn Saturn S Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Saturn Saturn S Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Saturn 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.