1997 Saturn Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wagon years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Saturn Wagon. That is the most of any Wagon model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 66,000 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 Wagon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 66,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Saturn Wagon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Saturn Wagon.
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.
Car began to make a loud whine. Took it to my auto-tech and was placed on diagnostics. Was determined that the bearing in the transmission was failing. This is at the 66,000 mile mark. Let saturn know this and because i did not get my car serviced there at the dealership, there was not much they…
Other Saturn Wagon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Wagon | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Saturn Wagon?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Saturn Wagon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Saturn Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wagon model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.