Two problems related to trunk lid lock have been reported for the 1997 Saturn SL2. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Trunk latch failed, causing trunk to unexpectedly slam shut on head of person while that person was using the trunk.
While opening rear trunk it will not stay up which resulted in the trunk falling and striking owner. The cause has not been determined. The dealer replaced the rear compartment lid torque rods and had added a third torque rod on the right side. This resulted in a vastly imnproved condition.
| Trunk Lid Lock problems | |
| Door Latch problems |