This has been an intermittent, recurring problem with the cruise control. In the most recent incident, I was driving on interstate and set cruise control at 70 MPH. The car gradually began accelerating, reaching a speed of over 90 MPH. I first applied the breaks, then pressed the stop switch on the cruise control, and finally turned the control off, but the car continued to accelerate. When I applied the breaks the engine raced and rpms rose. I put the car in neutral and applied breaks, but the acceleration continued. I finally exited the interstate, put the car in neutral and braked to a stop then turned the ignition off. This is about the 6th time this has happened and I no longer feel safe using the cruise control. I reported this to saturn about three years ago, but they said there was no record of the problem. I plan to take the car to saturn to have them check it out.
The worst 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe problems
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- Acceleration1
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- Acceleration1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information regarding sunroof service procedures and serviceable sunroof components
- Information regarding new procedure for sunroof actuator to module timing
- Subject regarding seat belt latch falls to the floor or is difficult to retrieve when putting on seat belt
- Subject regarding sunroof service procedures and serviceable sunroof components
- On some vehicles whenever the window is cycled from full up to full down or, full down to full up...
- Some customers may comment about a squeak or rubbing type noise coming from the sunroof area when driving...
- On some 1991 - 2000 sedans, wagons and coupes, a whistle type noise is heard at highway speeds
- Concerns with rear window defogger terminal detaching from rear window
What 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe owners say
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Is the 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe, fewer than a typical S-Series Coupe model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Saturn S-Series Coupe have?
No recalls on record.
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