1997 SATURN SL Complaints

View complaints related to 1997 SATURN SL. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 140 complaints submitted for the 1997 SATURN SL. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

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  • 1997 SATURN SL
    - MIDLOTHIAN, IL

    SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER KEPT TENSION ON THE BELT FELLED. LATER, ALTERNATER CAME ON, AND THEN CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING. IF CONSUMER WAS TO LOSE IT ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THERE COULD BE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MECHANIC SAYS BELT WAS VERY POORLY DESIGNED. *AK

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 1997 SATURN SL
    - OLYMPIA, WA

    LEAK DISCOVERED WHEN GETTING OIL CHANGED. TOOK IT TO DEALER, ADVISED NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, REPLACED SHIFT GEAR.. 5 MONTHS LATER LEAKS AGAIN. *AK

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1997 SATURN SL
    - OLYMPIA, WA

    VEHICLE FLOODS AND FAILS TO START HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO SATURN DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED IT WAS A DESIGN FEATURE. *AK

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE