Three problems related to mid/rear seats assembly have been reported for the 1997 Saturn SL2. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The vehicle was rear ended which caused both front seats to break from the frame. Both seats went back into the rear seat because of the front seats broke from the frame.
Both driver and passenger side front seats and shoulder belts do not lock up, and allow occupants to move forward excessively. Back seat belt will not retract. Mechanic has seen vehicle.
The submarine seating makes it difficult to properly install car seats. Manuals do not give suggestions or number to contact to have seat installed properly. Also, for smaller adults, the rear seats are dipped so that the seat belts don't give a proper fit.
| Seats problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Recliner problems |