1997 Saturn SL seats problems

17 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 13 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 13
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
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At what mileage

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Saturn SL seats problems in other years

Related recalls

SeatsReported September 12, 1997 · 5 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.

Recall number 97V155000 · Recall details

What 1997 Saturn SL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 18, 2002 · Seats · MO · crash

Consumer states when vehicle was hit from the back the driver side seat back reclined backward.driver was unable to reach brake pedal,causing vehicle to slam into vehicle in front of them.resulting in back injuries. Mr

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Seats · CT · crash

Seatback failed, causing driver to be put in the reclineposition/ unable to control car.

Filed Dec 6, 2001 · Seats · DE

Manual seat track will not locking for several months take off and braking would cause it to lock in place. I was adjusting it the other day before driving and it broke. Now it cannot be adjusted at all.

Filed Jul 11, 2001 · Seats · IL

The submarine seating makes it difficult to properly install car seats. Manuals do not give suggestions or number to contact to have seat installed properly. Also, for smaller adults, the rear seats are dipped so that the seat belts don't give a proper fit.

Filed Nov 24, 2000 · Seats · CT · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a rear-end collision where a SUV hit me while I was stopped. The force of the impact forced me into the car in front causing major front and rear damage to my car. The driver's seat collapsed during the rear impact causing me to be thrown to the back seat and causing abdominal and back injuries. I was wearing my seat belt at the time of the accident.

Filed Nov 3, 2000 · Seats · CA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was rearended and was smashed in between tow cars. At point of impact, driver's seat collapsed backwards into back seat, causing neck injuries. Vehicle was totaled. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 22, 2000 · Seats · AZ

When the driver's seat is adjusted the right side does not lock. When the accelerator is applied the seat will jerk . Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Feb 16, 2000 · Seat belts, Seats · NC

Both driver and passenger side front seats and shoulder belts do not lock up, and allow occupants to move forward excessively. Back seat belt will not retract. Mechanic has seen vehicle. *ak

Filed Jan 28, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · GA · crash · 1 injury

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

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Seats · CA

The back of the rear seat collapsed forward after a sudden stop.

Questions about the 1997 Saturn SL seats

Does the 1997 Saturn SL have seats problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Saturn SL, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Saturn SL seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Saturn SL seats?

Yes, 1 recall: 97V155000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Saturn SL have bad seats?

The Saturn SL model years with the most seats complaints are 1995 (68 complaints), 1994 (48 complaints) and 1993 (21 complaints).