1997 Saturn Z Problems: 1 Complaint, 2 Recalls

The worst 1997 Saturn Z problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Electrical
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Electrical
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Recalls 2

Electrical system: hornReported December 7, 1998 · 64,199 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were produced or serviced with a horn assembly which could fail. The horn could either become inoperable or activate without the driver pressing the horn button.
Risk: Under certain conditions, heat can build up within the assembly and an underhood fire could result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the horn assembly.

Recall number 98V307000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignition: switchReported April 8, 1997 · 319 vehicles affected

What is wrong: It is possible to remove the ignition key while the cylinder is in the run position. This does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection."
Risk: The ignition key must be reinserted in the ignition cylinder to turn the engine off.
Remedy: Dealers will perform a functional check of the ignition cylinder and, if necessary, to have the vehicle's ignition cylinder re-coded. Owners can perform this functional check themselves if they so desire.

Recall number 97V055000 · Recall details

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What 1997 Saturn Z owners say

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Filed Oct 17, 2008 · Electrical · 168,000 miles · MA

Horn was sounding with no one in the car. Smoke was coming from the horn, under the hood. Unplugged the horn. Same problem as seen in recall 98v307000.

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Questions about the 1997 Saturn Z

Is the 1997 Saturn Z reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Saturn Z, close to a typical Z model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Saturn Z?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1997 Saturn Z have?

2 recalls, covering electrical system.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Saturn Z electrical?

Yes, 2 recalls: 98V307000, 97V055000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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1997 Saturn Z problems