1997 Saturn SL steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Saturn SL — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving 60 mph, the consumer lost steering control. This caused the consumer to hit a tree. The vehicle was towed. Please provide more information. *jb. Driver sustained injuries. *ak”
filed Dec 17, 2004
“While driving on rough roads or making a turn around a corner consumer heard a clunking noise or something loose. Took to dealer , and they could not remedy the problem. *ak.”
filed Jun 9, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 8 | 6% |
| 2001 SL | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 SL | 10 | 7% |
| 1999 SL | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 SL | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 SL | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 SL | 37 | 10% |
| 1994 SL | 11 | 4% |
| 1993 SL | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 SL | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 SL | 1 | 3% |
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.