Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Saturn SL1. The number one most common problem is related to the dash wiring (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Wiring problems |
No prior indication of a fault. On March 26, 2005 my wife went to start the car and not only would it not start, but smoke started coming up from the dashboard. Upon having it towed to a Saturn dealer, we were told that the iginition switch had failed and had burnt out the wiring harness. Read details...
As of today's date, 7/12/00 the Saturn auto is with the dealer in santa ana, CA. No safety defect listed in summary. Read details...
I was parked at a shopping center, when I turned my car on, it would not start. After trying a couple of times,it made a pop sound and smoke flooded inside the car. I turned off the key, took it to a dealer and they could not find anything wrong with it. The windows would not work as well. Read details...