How many recalls does the 1997 Saturn Saturn S Series have?

The 1997 Saturn Saturn S Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Saturn Saturn S Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 Saturn Saturn S Series?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

1997 Saturn Saturn S Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Saturn Saturn S Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When driving the car the steering seemed loose. My mechanic found that the sub frame (engine cradle) was cracked. The sub frame, rack and pinion, front struts, and outer tie rod was replaced. The car now drives well. My mechanic said it was dangerous to drive with a cracked sub frame. *tt”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2012-05-16

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Saturn Saturn S Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.