1997 Saturn SL review from North America
"My Saturn, my car, my problem!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
5 new tires needed in the first year.
Bolts holding rear axle sheared causing tire mounts to buckle.
Structural fault in windshield design, have replaced 5 windshield in 5 years.
All motors in electric windows have ceased to work.
Moon roof leaked several times flooding interior of car, dealership's solution was to remove the fuse to the moonroof and no longer use it.
Engine mounts collapsed.
Brake disks pitted and rusted after 36,000 miles, needed replacement.
Service engine light is constantly on, no detectable problems.
Lots of oil added frequently.
Coolant fluid seems to be mysteriously evaporating.
It rides like an all terrain vehicle, even on smooth surfaces.
Country music blew out 4 factory speakers.
General comments?
The car drives like a tank, sounds like a tank, but I doubt a tank would require this much repair.
I wouldn't even give this car away in fear of it tarnishing MY name!!!
Don't waste money, effort, or most importantly your time on these cars or this company.
I agree with the previous statements about the customer service. The pneumatic devices must be used to fill the employees with air instead of the tools.
You come into customer service with a problem and leave with a headache and a multiple problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 twin cam Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st May, 2003 |