Table 1 shows six common visibility related problems of the 1997 Saturn SL2. The number one most common problem is related to the defogger (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Defogger problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Interior Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems |
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. Read details...
While driving at 65 mph on interstate, driver's window shattered into small pieces, cause unknown. Contacted Saturn company, and it will get back to consumer. Please add additional information. Read details...
Driving vehicle during the rainy weather rear window would be distorted or wavy, visibility would be very poor; took to dealership who called it "the christmas tree effect. " Saturn has pin-stripped the orange defroster lines block. Read details...