Abs brakes failed resulting in multiple accidents, no deployment of both air bags during collision, passenger seat collapsed during impact injuries due to failures. Yh
1997 Saturn SL: brake failure
5 of the 226 complaints about the 1997 Saturn SL describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
While driving vehicle and approaching an intersection vehicle commenced to accelerate. Consumer had to do some tricky driving to avoid hitting other vehicles. Vehicle was traveling approximately one mile or more before consumer was able to get it under control. Also no brakes were available at that time. Forgot to ask if speed control was engaged. Please respond to that question.. Dealer/ mfr. Were not notified at that time. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Complete braking system failure, creating unstable control of vehicle due to radical vibrations through steering system. Dealer solution and manufacturer's "band-aid" solution - changing rotors and brake pads with inferior parts that continue to fail (4 times front, 2 times rear; most recent - front rotors cut). Manufacturer's explanation of failure on 2 occasions: car is not suitable for northeast, car is used for long trips too often (84 mile round-trip commute), and driver using brakes too much, causing the failure in manufacturer's equipment. Summary: fear of losing control of vehicle due to soft braking system/no brakes, inability to maintain control of vehicle due to radical pulsation in steering system while trying to brake, & financial burden once brakes are out of warranty.
Brakes failed several times resulting in damages to vehicle.
Brake failure, causing accident.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Saturn SL brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1997 Saturn SL?
5 of 226 owner complaints about the 1997 Saturn SL (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Saturn SL?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Saturn SL
Seat belt 18Oil consumption 7Tire blowout 7Fuel pump 6Stalling 6Adaptive cruise 5Harsh shifting 5Won't start 5
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