Visibility Related Problems of the 1997 Saturn SL2

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).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Saturn SL2


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 1997 Saturn SL2

The Defogger problem

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...

The Windshield problem

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...

The Side/rear Glass problem

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...


Visibility related problems in other Saturn SL2 model year vehicles:



SL2 Service Bulletins
SL2 Safety Recalls