MYRModel Year Report

1997 Saturn SW

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1997 Saturn SW
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:51:09.357Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn SW Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaints 1993: 27 complaints 1993 1994: 30 complaints 1995: 36 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 31 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1999: 16 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1997: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
19910
19921
199327
199430
199536
199620
199731
199827
199916
200015
20016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

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A BOLT IN TRANSMISSION BROKE OFF AND BROKE THROUGH THE CASING, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK.. VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020910

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970527

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 2 distinct reports on file.

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CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE REGARDING A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, HOWEVER WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP UNTIL IT FAILED, BUT WAS TOLD TO KEEP THE LETTER UNTIL THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, ON 3...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020917

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Saturn SW — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Saturn SW reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Saturn SW?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Saturn SW have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.