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Saturn SL 1997 Steering Problems

10 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 1997 Saturn SL - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V138000Reported August 29, 1997 - 14,580 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 14,580 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine41Electrical System32Brakes27Seat Belts25Power Train23Seats19
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.