1997 Saturn SL seat belts problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1997 Saturn SL — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Apr 6, 2006
“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 will not extend out for use. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed that the repair will cost $900.00. *ak *sc”
filed Apr 13, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 SL | 12 | 7% |
| 1998 SL | 17 | 10% |
| 1996 SL | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 SL | 11 | 3% |
| 1994 SL | 49 | 17% |
| 1993 SL | 15 | 9% |
| 1992 SL | 29 | 24% |
| 1991 SL | 12 | 41% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Saturn SL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.