Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 1997 Saturn SL2.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioner problems |
A/c system odor caused by debris in system, poor performance.
Noise from engine area due to failed compressor leaking and contaminated serpentine belt.
The air conditioning system malfunctioned, causing accumulation of moisture in the a/c system which resulted in amildew smell which triggered the occupant's asthma. Please provide further details.
Air conditioner: foul smell like cat pee/ammonia after using a/c. Reported several times to dealer; they removed a/c parts and cleaned evaporator, etc but smell persists. Unsafe for owner's health to use a/c; odor causes headache and breathing trouble.
Ventilation system is designed to circulate air when the car is moving. A foul odor emits from the system due to fungus in the a/c unit (evaporator core), causing headaches, nausea, scratchy throat. Aw.