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1997 Saturn SC1 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Saturn SC1. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1997 Saturn SC1 recalls, newest first

September 22, 1997NHTSA 97V16200037,970 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The section of the owner's handbook titled "horizontal aim" does not specifically instruct an owner how to adjust the headlamp horizontal aim. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence
A vehicle's headlamp would not be properly adjusted causing visibility problems to oncoming vehicles.
Remedy
Owners are being provided with a label with the correct information on headlamp horizontal aim to be placed over the existing text in the owner's handbook. If an owner desires, their dealer can place the sticker in the owner's handbook for them.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 22, 1997NHTSA 97V16100026,135 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the driver or front passenger safety belt is pulled out much faster than normal, a number of time, the lock-up feature of the retractor will not work properly.
Consequence
In a rapid deceleration or vehicle crash, the occupant would not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger safety belt retractor.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 23, 1996NHTSA 96V1530003,472 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
The front passenger seats have less lock pawl engagement on the inboard fore/aft adjuster than specified. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems."
Consequence
This condition could result in seat movement with a belted occupant during a moderate to severe frontal impact.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the passenger seat inboard fore/aft adjuster.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 61 complaints about the 1997 Saturn SC1 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Seat belts › Front › Retractor8
  2. Service brakes8
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine7
  4. Power train › Automatic transmission5
  5. Air bags › Frontal4

Other Saturn SC1 years

Other 1997 Saturn models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

  1. 1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
  2. 1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
  4. 1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
  5. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Saturn SC1 have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, seat belts, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Saturn SC1 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Saturn dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Saturn SC1?
61 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.