1997 Saturn SL seat belts problems

25 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 25
of this car's complaints: 11%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front: retractor
10
Front: anchorage
6
Front: buckle assembly
4
Front: webbing
2
Front
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Saturn SL seat belts problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Saturn SL seat belts

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Seat belt 18

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Saturn SL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 6, 2006 · Seat belts · 88,000 miles · IL

The front side passenger seat/shoulder belt system would not retract or release on my 1997 saturn 4-door sedan. I was told by the dealer that the retractor had "frozen" & I needed a whole new seat belt replacement. Although there has been a recall of the '97 saturn seat belts for retractor doing the same thing in the 2 dr coupe model; I was told my model was not covered in the recall. The car has never been in a major accident and rarely does the passenger front seat have an occupant. The seat belt will be replaced as we need it to ensure safety of passengers as well as comply with the il state law.

Filed May 6, 2005 · Seat belts · 54,000 miles · WI

The consumer complained about the front seat belt problem. The driver's side seat belt will not retract after use. The passenger's side seat belt will not extend out for use. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed that the repair will cost $900.00. *ak

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Seat belts · 23,000 miles · MI

Driver's side seat belt retractor failed. *ak

Filed Feb 10, 2004 · Seat belts · 79,000 miles · PA

Driver's side and passenger's side seat belts locked.

Filed Dec 31, 2001 · Seat belts · NY

This was the first time the passenger seatbelt assembly broke, driver's side broke on 12/30/2001 mileage 120,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2001 · Seat belts · IL

The rear seat belts(outboard) do not fit a smaller adult(5 ft) properly. There is no ability to adjust them.

Filed Mar 11, 2001 · Seat belts · PA

Driver's seat belt lower retractor froze w/ seat belt in retracted position, rendering seat belt inoperable. Retractor is not in a location servicable by the owner, and is currently stuck fast for no apparant reason. Cost of repair not yet known. Car is a very low milage vehicle, formerly owned by an elderly man. Car had 10,200 miles on it in sept. 2000 when purchased directly from estate. Problem first appeared on 3/9/01 after I've driven the car about 9000 miles.

Filed Jan 26, 2001 · Seat belts · ME

Front passenger's seatbelt stays retracted. *ak seat belt would not extend completely around passenger.

Filed Jan 23, 2001 · Seat belts · CA

Left front seat belt will not deploy. Jams and will not extend.

Filed Jan 16, 2001 · Seat belts · MD

Front passenger side seatbelt failed to extend, had to be replaced, p/n 21055604, for a total repair cost of $135.

Questions about the 1997 Saturn SL seat belts

Does the 1997 Saturn SL have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Saturn SL, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Saturn SL seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Saturn SL seat belts?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Saturn SL have the most seat belts problems?

The Saturn SL model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1994 (49 complaints), 1992 (29 complaints) and 1997 (25 complaints).