Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 1997 Saturn SL2. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission noise (two problems).
While driving 65 mph in first gear transmission shifted to fourth gear without warning, and consumer temporarily lost control of the vehicle. Consumer shifted vehicle to neutral, then back to first gear to regain control of the vehicle. Read details...
Was driving approximately 50mph and was merging into traffic when transmission locked in gear and failed to change. Consumer stated prior to purchasing vehicle she complained of a clunk noise when changed gears into reverse, also the driver side brake light is inoperable, also the right side Read details...
On 13sep2008, at approximately 1400hrs I was operating my 1997 Saturn Sl2 (manual) at low speed in my driveway; when the vehicle failed to engage in gear. Upon further investigation, I discovered that my shifting cable linkage had become disengaged (specifically the shifting rod and the plastic Read details...