Does the 1997 Saturn SL have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, seats, steering. 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 SL 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 SL?

227 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Saturn SL 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 SL. 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.

Has your Saturn been repaired?

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Saturn dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Saturn SL recalls, newest first

April 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 12, 1997NHTSA 97V1550005 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Vehicle description: passsenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with suspect cold welds on the right side in the tunnel area of the floor pan. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt anchorage."
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will repair these vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 29, 1997NHTSA 97V13800014,580 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual steering. The pinion bearing cage in the steering gear can separate under high steering system load conditions, such as parking lot or similar low speed maneuvers.
Consequence: This could result in the pinion gear disengaging from the rack causing a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the manual steering gear assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 227 complaints about the 1997 Saturn SL with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 30
Fires reported: 9
Injuries reported: 28
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes25
Engine and engine cooling › Engine17
Air bags › Frontal14
Tires13
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline12

Other Saturn SL years

Other 1997 Saturn models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Saturn SL have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, seats, steering. 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 SL 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 SL?: 227 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.