Saturn Sl2 Sedan 1997
Model Sl2 Sedan made in 1997 by Saturn got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding structure.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 98T29 | 08/01/1998 | 609711 | Front fender chips paint of fascia at forward tip. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/15/2007 | 157645 | 1 | 02/01/1998 |
| 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 electrical fire. i didn't start it again but found help to disconnect my battery. it's on it's way to the nearby saturn dealer who refuses to provide me with a loan car. i think this is a very unusual problem, and i've driven a lot of clunkers in the past without having to deal with anything like this. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 12/02/2004 | 77000 | 1 | |
| 1997 saturn sl2. started engine, it ran a few seconds, then stopped with electrical smelling smoke flowing from under dashboard into car. after it stopped, it could still be cranked over but would not fire and run. we got out of the car and pushed it into our garage, where it still sits.*ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 02/25/2003 | 61335 | 40 | 02/24/2003 |
| 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. when i came home to show the rest of my family the vehicle, we all went for a ride. my brother in the front passenger seat, and my mother in the back seat. after arriving back to my house my brother and i exited the vehicle, while my mother struggled unsuccessfully to exit the vehicle. every time she pulled the door handle to open the door, the lock button directly above the handle would catch and remained locked. my brother and i were not able to open the vehicle doors from the outside either until about 10 minutes later after numerous unsuccessful attempts. this frightened our family quite a bit and poses a potentially lethal situation in the event of an accident. we are concerned for passengers that will not be able to exit the vehicle during an emergency. we have taken the vehicle to saturn for inspection, and they will not even look into the issue unless i agree to pay $85/door to have them take apart the door to approach the problem. i feel this is unfair and an irresponsible attempt on their part to resolve this potentially dangerous issue. thank you for your concern and let me know if you can be of any assistance in this matter. *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/10/2006 | 88000 | 1 | 07/24/1996 |
| 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 retractor had frozen & i needed a whole new seat belt replacement. although there has been a recall of the '97 saturn seat belts for retractor doing the same thing in the 2 dr coupe model; i was told my model was not covered in the recall. the car has never been in a major accident and rarely does the passenger front seat have an occupant. the seat belt will be replaced as we need it to ensure safety of passengers as well as comply with the il state law. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | ROCKFORD | SATURN OF ROCKFORD | ||
| IL | ROSELLE | 60172 | ROSE MOTORS | 630-529-0090 |