Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Saturn / Sl / 1997
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007115807 SATURN SL 1997 Started my car, it ran a few seconds, then died. before i could restart it, smoke started pouring out of the steering column and i smelled an
007114448 SATURN SL 1997 Tl*the contact owns a 1997 saturn sl2. while driving 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke rising from the hood. he then pulled over as the smoke turned
006087130 SATURN SL 1997 I purchased a used 1997 saturn sl in 2005. when i negotiated to purchase the vehicle the horn was not working. the used car dealer replaced a fuse
006061710 SATURN SL 1997 The front side passenger seat/shoulder belt system would not retract or release on my 1997 saturn 4-door sedan. i was told by the dealer that the
006061168 SATURN SL 1997 I have a 1997 saturn sl2. the "button" on my parking brake handle popped off the other day (03/27/2006), releasing my parking brake. luckily i was
006055750 SATURN SL 1997 Driver went over a speed bump while turning into a parking space and hit the parking curb just slightly while braking. both driver & passenger
001052919 SATURN SL 1997 A extreme problem with oil consumption since the time of ownership of the vehicle and the problem is getting worse with every mile driven. i am at the
006052426 SATURN SL 1997 Ignition switch failed to start car. after a few tries, the car finally started only to have mounds of smoke rolling out from under the dash. after
005050669 SATURN SL 1997 Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle stalled intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. they found that it was the
005047976 SATURN SL 1997 When turning the switch to start the engine, the starter motor stopped an smoke started coming from the dashboard. the vehicle was towed to the
005042816 SATURN SL 1997 My car was backed into in an accident which pushed the frond end back into the radiator support and buckled the hood. the car in front of me stopped
005016975 SATURN SL 1997 Head gasket blew at 68,00 miles in my 1997 saturn sl1. saturn customer service told me it was not due to any negligence on my part, and they were
004016869 SATURN SL 1997 1997 saturn sl2. started engine, it ran a few seconds, then stopped with electrical smelling smoke flowing from under dashboard into car. after it
005016069 SATURN SL 1997 The consumer complained about the front seat belt problem. the driver's side seat belt will not retract after use. the passenger's side seat belt
005013801 SATURN SL 1997 No prior indication of a fault. on march 26, 2005 my wife went to start the car and not only would it not start, but smoke started coming up from the
005013800 SATURN SL 1997 No prior indication of a fault. on march 26, 2005 my wife went to start the car and not only would it not start, but smoke started coming up from the
004306504 SATURN SL 1997 defective engine cylinder head assembly, engine runs hot & oil mixed with coolant in engine. *bf the consumer was not informed of the defects
004301731 SATURN SL 1997 Defect details: design flaw in the engine cylinder head assembly causes cracks in the cylinder head. allows motor oil to leak into the cooling system/
004292968 SATURN SL 1997 I have a 1997 saturn sl2. it has apx 78k miles. my car has been going thru alot of oil. i took it in to the dealership and was told that the
997290440 SATURN SL 1997 I bought a new 1997 saturn , paid cash and 2 months after purchase, i had brake problems. put brakes on, could not stop the car (6/7/97). saturn did
004269456 SATURN SL 1997 When starting the vehicle smoke was coming from underneath the dashboard. dealer stated wiring harness melted. as a result, the vehicle became
004259883 SATURN SL 1997 DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS LOCKED. *AK
003258741 SATURN SL 1997 We experienced a dashboard fire in our 1997 saturn sl1 in the fall of 2003. my wife turned the key, started the car, shifted to reverse, and began
004256203 SATURN SL 1997 While driving at app. 45 mph on a city road there was a loud clunking sound in the engine followed by a continuous rattle. i pulled off the road and
003250226 SATURN SL 1997 While driving 65 mph in first gear transmission shifted to fourth gear without warning, and consumer temporarily lost control of the vehicle.
003249876 SATURN SL 1997 DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. *AK *MR
003245431 SATURN SL 1997 Vehicle was in a frontal collision while driving at 25 mph. upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. consumer
001241010 SATURN SL 1997 Alternator mount bracket failure on 1997 saturn sl2, vin #[xxx] while driving to work, the mount bracket for my alternator snapped in half! the
003235745 SATURN SL 1997 1997 sl2 saturn would not start. battery would not hold charge. had early electrical system problems (accessories would not function, no dash lights
999233506 SATURN SL 1997 EXCESS OIL CONSUMPTION: VEHICLE COULD STOP WITHOUT WARNING AS A RESULT OF ENGINE BURN-UP. SATURN DENIES RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECTIVE ENGINE.*AK
003231821 SATURN SL 1997 VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL, NEEDED TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET. DEALER STATED NEVER HEARD SOMETHING LIKE THIS. *AK
003220935 SATURN SL 1997 ALTERNATOR FELL OFF BROKE FROM ENGINE BRACKET. CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IS WITHOUT WARRANTY. *AK
002213468 SATURN SL 1997 We brought our saturn into the oakland, ca dealer for a transmission diagnosis. automatic transmission has developed some leaks and clutch / gear
003209863 SATURN SL 1997 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM
003202414 SATURN SL 1997 I would like to report a safety issue related to my vehicle. earlier this week i purchased a used saturn from a dealership in full working condition
000192520 SATURN SL 1997 CYLINDER HEAD FAILURE BETWEEN LUBRICATION PORTS AND COOLING SYSTEM, RESULTING IN CONTAMINATION OF COOLING SYSTEM WITH OIL.
001191851 SATURN SL 1997 Saturn are an easy car to steal. saturn is aware of this issue so they replaced the ignition switch in the 2000 models. replaced ignition switch for
000189531 SATURN SL 1997 THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TORQUE AXIS MOTOR MOUNTS HAD BROKEN AT 30,000 MILES AND AT 60,000 MILES. MR SCC
002187889 SATURN SL 1997 Consumer states when vehicle was hit from the back the driver side seat back reclined backward.driver was unable to reach brake pedal,causing vehicle
002172240 SATURN SL 1997 Consumer states that when driving the consumer can feel the bumps on the road way to hard and that when hitting a pot hole the vehicle jump into the
002169374 SATURN SL 1997 ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD HAD A CRACK, AND THIS WAS CAUSING OIL TO LEAK INTO RADIATOR FLUID. CONSUMER FELT ENGINE COULD BURN UP. *AK *YH
002167923 SATURN SL 1997 Valve body in automatic transmission needs to be replaced. vehicle cannot be put into reverse. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to
0000164176 SATURN SL 1997 VEHICLE HIT A CURVE AT 10 MPH CAUSING AIR BAGS TO UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
0000163357 SATURN SL 1997 WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
999161473 SATURN SL 1997 Engine is burning oil. vehicle is burning more oil than required. also consumer doesn't know where oil is going ,vehicle is not leaking nor smoking
000160719 SATURN SL 1997 WHILE DRIVING, TIRE BLEWOUT AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO REAR OF VEHICLE, FIRESTONE AFFINITY, 15 INCH TIRE, CLAIM 18-0556-875. *SLC
001158823 SATURN SL 1997 Was driving approximately 50mph and was merging into traffic when transmission locked in gear and failed to change.*ak consumer stated prior to
001158822 SATURN SL 1997 Was driving approximately 50mph and was merging into traffic when transmission locked in gear and failed to change.*ak consumer stated prior to
001158821 SATURN SL 1997 Was driving approximately 50mph and was merging into traffic when transmission locked in gear and failed to change.*ak consumer stated prior to
001158820 SATURN SL 1997 Was driving approximately 50mph and was merging into traffic when transmission locked in gear and failed to change.*ak consumer stated prior to
001141936 SATURN SL 1997 VEHICLE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. *AK
001135343 SATURN SL 1997 FRONT PASSENGER'S SEATBELT STAYS RETRACTED. *AK SEAT BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND COMPLETELY AROUND PASSENGER. *YH
000130901 SATURN SL 1997 While driving at 65 mph on interstate, driver's window shattered into small pieces, cause unknown. contacted saturn company, and it will get back to
000129667 SATURN SL 1997 Consumer was rearended and was smashed in between tow cars. at point of impact, driver's seat collapsed backwards into back seat, causing neck
999124542 SATURN SL 1997 When driving at any given time and speed vehicle will cut off without prior warning. also, when air conditioner wason high and upon depressing
999124541 SATURN SL 1997 When driving at any given time and speed vehicle will cut off without prior warning. also, when air conditioner wason high and upon depressing
999123408 SATURN SL 1997 Two replacement tires in the front of a 1997 saturn sl, fr480, p175/or14-845, dot hyep, tread is separating at 28,000 miles. consumer took vehicle to
997121042 SATURN SL 1997 Pe00020; original tire equipment on a 1997 saturn sl2, tire size p18565r15, and dot number not available. tires only had under 27 thousand miles on
0000119293 SATURN SL 1997 ENGINE ROD BEARINGS FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAIL. *AK
998117169 SATURN SL 1997 Due to design rear disc brakes malfunctioned, causing corrosion. this, in return, resulted in extended stopping distance which could cause a
000112941 SATURN SL 1997 Vehicle stalled intermittently while traveling. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions, and dealer was unable to duplicate the problem
000109718 SATURN SL 1997 When the driver's seat is adjusted the right side does not lock. when the accelerator is applied the seat will jerk . manufacturer has been
000107016 SATURN SL 1997 Serpentine belt tensioner kept tension on the belt felled. later, alternater came on, and then consumer lost power steering. if consumer was to
001105146 SATURN SL 1997 Head gasket, water pump, oil pan gasket, serpentine drive belt, and coolant light on, service engine light was also on, work completed by dealer. *jb
001105145 SATURN SL 1997 TORQUE AXIS MOUNT REPLACED BY DEALER. *JB
000105144 SATURN SL 1997 WARPED ROTOR AFTER 6 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP WAS REPLACED BY DEALER, ALL BRAKES REPLACED IN JUNE 2000 *JB
000105143 SATURN SL 1997 WARPED ROTOR AFTER 6 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP WAS REPLACED BY DEALER, ALL BRAKES REPLACED IN JUNE 2000 *JB
001105142 SATURN SL 1997 POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE. *JB
002101759 SATURN SL 1997 GOING ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR THE REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE CAR CAUSING A CRASH. THE CAR WAS DECLARED TOTALLED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. DT
0000100041 SATURN SL 1997 APPROXIMATELY TWO QUARTS OIL CONSUMPTION EVERY 3000 MILES. PROBLEM EXISTED IN PREVIOUS '92 SATURN SL1 AND MY CURRENT CAR '1997 SATURN SL2.*AK
0000092597 SATURN SL 1997 Air conditioner: foul smell like cat pee/ammonia after using a/c. reported several times to dealer; they removed a/c parts and cleaned evaporator, etc
0000092596 SATURN SL 1997 Air conditioner: foul smell like cat pee/ammonia after using a/c. reported several times to dealer; they removed a/c parts and cleaned evaporator, etc
0000092595 SATURN SL 1997 Air conditioner: foul smell like cat pee/ammonia after using a/c. reported several times to dealer; they removed a/c parts and cleaned evaporator, etc
002087746 SATURN SL 1997 We got car from saturn of warwick leased then bought outright . the service issue we are about to tell was done at the saturn of seekonk loc. it is
001087134 SATURN SL 1997 HEAD GASKET LEAKING - REPLACED (COST ABOUT $1200). *AK
999085955 SATURN SL 1997 THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE PASSENGER SEATBELT ASSEMBLY BROKE, DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE ON 12/30/2001 MILEAGE 120,000. *AK
0000079313 SATURN SL 1997 Since 1999 the rotors on front have been turned and then replaced twice, along with 3 sets of new brakes that were bad when taken off, along with that
0000074904 SATURN SL 1997 The submarine seating makes it difficult to properly install car seats. manuals do not give suggestions or number to contact to have seat installed
0000071780 SATURN SL 1997 I had to have constant servicing done w/car in shop over a 1 yr period for up to 1 wk @ a time w/ failure in systems listed brakes & tires not
0000070013 SATURN SL 1997 TRUNK LID FAILS TO STAY OPEN, FALLS ON HEADS AND NECKS.. *AK
001066987 SATURN SL 1997 Driver's seat belt lower retractor froze w/ seat belt in retracted position, rendering seat belt inoperable. retractor is not in a location
001063438 SATURN SL 1997 FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT FAILED TO EXTEND, HAD TO BE REPLACED, P/N 21055604, FOR A TOTAL REPAIR COST OF $135. *AK
0000048411 SATURN SL 1997 NO SUMMARY
0000035785 SATURN SL 1997 The trunk lid will seldom remain in the up position when placing items in the trunk. the trunk starts to close, striking the person. this will happen
0000035784 SATURN SL 1997 The trunk lid will seldom remain in the up position when placing items in the trunk. the trunk starts to close, striking the person. this will happen
999035503 SATURN SL 1997 This vehicle ([xxx])loses oil 1 quart per 700 miles! *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6
000032519 SATURN SL 1997 2 occurrences of front bumper catching on ground objects and cracking grill and wheel wells. i own a 1996 sl2 and a 1997 sl2. both my wife and i
000032205 SATURN SL 1997 I recently had a frightening experience in my saturn, only to be humiliated by the service manager and owner of the torrance dealership. sunday night
999031133 SATURN SL 1997 My seat belt locks up intermittantly. it appears to happen more in bad weather. i think it is the retractor system, but i am not sure. i will
999029538 SATURN SL 1997 LEAK DISCOVERED WHEN GETTING OIL CHANGED. TOOK IT TO DEALER, ADVISED NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, REPLACED SHIFT GEAR.. 5 MONTHS LATER LEAKS AGAIN. *AK
002026274 SATURN SL 1997 WHILE DRIVING, THE SHIFTED CABLE BUSHING (WHICH IS MADE OF PLASTIC) BROKE PREVENTING THE DRIVER FROM BEING ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. NLM
001016479 SATURN SL 1997 THE WHINE NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED THAT THE COOLANT PUMP WAS LEAKING AND THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD FAILED. *YH
001016478 SATURN SL 1997 THE WHINE NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED THAT THE COOLANT PUMP WAS LEAKING AND THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD FAILED. *YH
001016477 SATURN SL 1997 THE BATTERY TESTED BAD UNDER LOAD TESTING. *YH
999001133 SATURN SL 1997 POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW IS CAUSING THE STEEL TIMING CHAIN TO BREAK RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. NLM
000000854 SATURN SL 1997 During collesion due to poor design of gas tank assembly cap came off and rear wheel bed and tank wrapped around each other resulting in leakage. yh
000000853 SATURN SL 1997 Abs brakes failed resulting in multiple accidents, no deployment of both air bags during collision, passenger seat collapsed during impact injuries
000000852 SATURN SL 1997 Abs brakes failed resulting in multiple accidents, no deployment of both air bags during collision, passenger seat collapsed during impact injuries
999000635 SATURN SL 1997 THE SERPENTINE BELT BECAME LOOSE AND THE AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER FELL APART CAUSING ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP AND POWER STEERING INOPERABLE. YH
997154036 SATURN SL 1997 Ongoing probem with transmission not changing gears properly on any speed, and slow responding from a stop position/take off, hesitation. also, brake
997154035 SATURN SL 1997 Ongoing probem with transmission not changing gears properly on any speed, and slow responding from a stop position/take off, hesitation. also, brake
999153772 SATURN SL 1997 Fabric on instrument panel next to speakers burned out. left car parked for a couple of days and back deck panel burned right through. took
0000152708 SATURN SL 1997 CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
999150432 SATURN SL 1997 While driving vehicle w/emergency brakes on of had no knowledge. was coming off freeway & was applying brakes, vehicle failed to slow down or
997149167 SATURN SL 1997 AT A DEAD STOP ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT FROM THE REAR, AND BOTH FRONT SEATBACKS COLLAPSED.CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
998148764 SATURN SL 1997 Consumer was at a stop when another vehicle rear ended consumer's vehicle. upon impact, driver's side seatbelt broke, and vehicle was totaled. *
0000148118 SATURN SL 1997 FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
0000147328 SATURN SL 1997 DEFECTIVE FAN BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND ABS WHILE MAKING U-TURN. *AK
0000147327 SATURN SL 1997 DEFECTIVE FAN BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND ABS WHILE MAKING U-TURN. *AK
0000140627 SATURN SL 1997 The e- clip on stick shift that holds the shift cable keeps dismounting. when this happens the vehicle is not able to be put into gear. dealer has
997136742 SATURN SL 1997 Transmission has no power, the gas level is very poor on a hill, sometimes will not go up hill at all, losing rpms. dealer contacted, and cannot
997133154 SATURN SL 1997 The air conditioning system malfunctioned, causing accumulation of moisture in the a/c system which resulted in amildew smell which triggered the
997129245 SATURN SL 1997 In a rear end collision the driver's seatback broke, causing the seat to fall back and resulting in injuries. also having problems with seat
997129244 SATURN SL 1997 In a rear end collision the driver's seatback broke, causing the seat to fall back and resulting in injuries. also having problems with seat
998123407 SATURN SL 1997 The vehicle was rear ended which caused both front seats to break from the frame. both seats went back into the rear seat because of the front seats
0000116237 SATURN SL 1997 While opening rear trunk it will not stay up which resulted in the trunk falling and striking owner. the cause has not been determined. *ak the
997115413 SATURN SL 1997 Brakes,master cylinder; driving approximately 73mph with cruise control set, car crossed interstate going slowely, tapped brakes and nothing happened
996110776 SATURN SL 1997 STEERING WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY APART WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. *AK
997109421 SATURN SL 1997 Both driver and passenger side front seats and shoulder belts do not lock up, and allow occupants to move forward excessively. back seat belt will not
0000107542 SATURN SL 1997 Owner states that when looking into rearview mirror at night she sees 24 lights from vehicle behind her and also from the reflection of the lights on
0000104933 SATURN SL 1997 SEAT BELTS ARE DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE, THE LOCKS ARE NOT SECURE. *AK
0000098735 SATURN SL 1997 TRUNK LATCH FAILED, CAUSING TRUNK TO UNEXPECTEDLY SLAM SHUT ON HEAD OF PERSON WHILE THAT PERSON WAS USING THE TRUNK.
999080956 SATURN SL 1997 First incident was at 3600 miles on the car. on interstate travelling at 55+ car loses power will not accelerate. must pull off road where car
998079161 SATURN SL 1997 For approx. 7 month period, cruise control erratic. when on highway, with cruise power on, and press set speed, car rapidly accelerates to approx. 72
998074782 SATURN SL 1997 TRANSMISSION--BUSHING WENT OUT. SPARK MISFIRE--COMPUTER MODULE WAS REPLACED BY DEALER.
0000074153 SATURN SL 1997 HORN ASSEMBLY.
0000073692 SATURN SL 1997 HORN ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH
997073129 SATURN SL 1997 TRANSMISSION REQUIRED REPAIR ON THREE OCCASIONS, VALVE BODY, CONNECTOR AND GASKET, FAILURES CAUSING SLIPPING. MJS
0000071781 SATURN SL 1997 I had to have constant servicing done w/car in shop over a 1 yr period for up to 1 wk @ a time w/ failure in systems listed brakes & tires not
997071569 SATURN SL 1997 TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENDER FAILED. *YC
996071568 SATURN SL 1997 SEAT BELT RETRACTOR EXPERIENCING FAILURE. *YC
0000071348 SATURN SL 1997 TWO TIRES WORN PREMATURELY, FIRESTONE FR680P175/70R1. YH
997071334 SATURN SL 1997 ENGINE SERVICE INDICATOR FAILED. YH
0000070012 SATURN SL 1997 Vehicle's full electrical system fails while driving, clock even resets. causing car to shut off. power steering/ brakes/ radio/ air conditioner/
0000062262 SATURN SL 1997 TRANSMISSION WILL NOT LOCK IN FIRST GEAR FOR BRAKING ON STEEP MOUNTAIN GRADES. NLM
0000062261 SATURN SL 1997 TRANSMISSION WILL NOT LOCK IN FIRST GEAR FOR BRAKING ON STEEP MOUNTAIN GRADES. NLM
0000062260 SATURN SL 1997 TRANSMISSION WILL NOT LOCK IN FIRST GEAR FOR BRAKING ON STEEP MOUNTAIN GRADES. NLM
999057318 SATURN SL 1997 MISALIGNMENT IN SUSPENSION CAUSING TIRE WEAR AND DRIFTING.
0000057317 SATURN SL 1997 WINDSHIELD GLASS DEFECTIVE CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO FILM COATING.
0000057316 SATURN SL 1997 BRAKES CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCE NOISE AND REQUIRE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO ENGAGE.
998054142 SATURN SL 1997 VEHICLE COLLISION RESULTING IN TURNOVER AND FIRE.
997049716 SATURN SL 1997 BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES RESULTING IN DAMAGES TO VEHICLE.
997049715 SATURN SL 1997 SPARK PLUG WIRES FAILED.
998047956 SATURN SL 1997 SEAT BELT LOCK. BELT HAD TO BE REPLACED.
998045154 SATURN SL 1997 FRONT BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURELY BECAUSE REAR BRAKES WON'T ADJUST.
998045131 SATURN SL 1997 PARKING BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT CAUSING BRAKE LEVER TO NOT STAY UP.
998045130 SATURN SL 1997 SUNVISOR CRACKED.
997045129 SATURN SL 1997 BRAKES CONTINUALLY MAKE NOISE.
996045128 SATURN SL 1997 PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED, NOT RELEASING PROPERLY.
998045127 SATURN SL 1997 NOISE FROM ENGINE AREA DUE TO FAILED COMPRESSOR LEAKING AND CONTAMINATED SERPENTINE BELT.

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