23 problems have been reported for the 1997 Saturn SW2. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 1997 Saturn SW2. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 5 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (4 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Tire | |
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| Seat Belt | |
| Interior Lighting | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Air Bag | |
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The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1997 Saturn SW2 in 1997.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2022 | |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Saturn SW2, the following table can be used to compare the 1997 Saturn SW2 with the Saturn SW2 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1997 SW2 is 23 while the average number of problems reported for the 6 model years of the Saturn SW2 is 17.