Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Saturn SL. The number one most common problem is related to the dash wiring (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Electrical System problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Battery Dead problems |
Ignition switch failed to start car. After a few tries, the car finally started only to have mounds of smoke rolling out from under the dash. After turning the vehicle off, the switch worked intermittently. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Saturn Sl. The contact stated that the key fell out of the ignition and the vehicle continued to run. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Read details...
I purchased a used 1997 Saturn Sl in 2005. When I negotiated to purchase the vehicle the horn was not working. The used car dealer replaced a fuse. The horn then worked intermittently if the horn button was pushed just so. Within a week it failed to work at all. Read details...