Three problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1997 Saturn SL2. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving about 20 mph on a road air bag detonated, but did not deploy.
Consumer's wife was driving at approx 25 mph hit pothole , no damage to vehicle or wheels. Both driver's and passenger's air bags deployed, causing passenger to break his thumb. Seat belts were worn at the time.
Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision at 35 mph, and neither air bag deployed. Dealer was contacted.
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems |