1997 Saturn SL SL2 review from North America

Serpentine belt replace twice due to squealing, and finally replaced tensioner to solve the problem (covered under warranty)

Fuel pump went out around 50000 miles. Had car towed to dealer and replaced under warranty.

Have had the car to the dealer multiple times complaining of bad idling. The RPM'do not fluctute, but the car has a bad miss somewhere. I can feel it when sitting still. Hooked up three times to computer and was told nothing is wrong. I am still not happy... out of warranty now!

70000 miles the water pump goes. My coolant/hot engine light came on and stayed on. Replaced to the tune of $232.00 at the dealer.

Burning oil to the amount of 2 quarts per 1000 miles. Called Saturn Corp and they contacted the dealer to do an oil consumption test. Wish me luck!

Got in the car today, 2-6-04, and found water dripping onto my stick shift! Water had leaked from the sunroof button to the passenger door in the front of the roof. I started looking around for other leaks and water was in the wheel well of the passenger side in the back. I called the dealer and was told the sunroof drain may be clogged up. How would that drain onto the floorboard in the back?

I would NEVER buy another Saturn. I had a Nissan Sentra for 16 years (until it rusted out!) My Sentra had engine work and only burnt 1 quart every 1000 miles. I never had a water leak, never had rough idling, and never replaced the fuel pump. I had 160000 plus miles on it when it died. I would definitely buy another NISSAN!