1997 Saturn SL problems by component
227 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Saturn SL, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 38 | 17% | — |
| Electrical System → | 31 | 14% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 25 | 11% | — |
| Power Train → | 23 | 10% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 23 | 10% | — |
| Air Bags → | 17 | 7% | — |
| Seats → | 17 | 7% | — |
| Tires → | 16 | 7% | — |
| Structure → | 13 | 6% | — |
| Visibility → | 11 | 5% | — |
| Steering → | 10 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4% | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.