Is the 1997 Saturn S-Series reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1997 Saturn S-Series has 1 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: TIRES:TREAD/BELT (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1997 Saturn S-Series?

Top reported problems: TIRES:TREAD/BELT (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1997 Saturn S-Series Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Saturn S-Series.

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Complaints

Crashes

Fires

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Recalls

Worst 1997 Saturn S-Series Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Crash-related:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Saturn S-Series.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	1	1	—	—

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