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TiresPart report

1997 Saturn SC Tires Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
9%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
172,411miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Saturn SC, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 172,411 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving the above mentioned vehicle (Saturn sc1 1997) north bound on fl turnpike when the road felt really bumpy and suddenly pieces of debris started flying by the window and a large bundle of wires was flapping on the hood, coming from the front of the car; which I had to eased over to the left shoulder, got out of the vehicle immediately and contacted geico road service. …”

NHTSA complaint #10523229, filed 2013-07, 173,411 miles

“I was driving my 1997 SC Saturn north bound fl turnpike when the road felt really bumpy and suddenly the engine electrical (cables/wires)components flew & splash against the windshield blocking my view, oh my god I immediately edge to the left shoulder, got out of the vehicle to assess the situation, contacted geico road service. I was shocked to see that one of the lemans tire (right passenger side) tread had completely peeled & blown off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10523331, filed 2013-07, 171,411 miles

“1997 Saturn SC. Consumer writes in follow up to a request for adjustment on his general tires due to premature ware the consumer warranty claim was denied based on the stated position that the tires were older than the warranty covered; 72 months. The consumer stated he was under the impression the tires were new when he purchased them on november 18, 2006. He was not informed that the tires had been sitting on the shelf for 3 years.”

NHTSA complaint #10380680, filed 2011-02

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200213%
2001210%
2000229%
199914%
199818%
199739%
199314%
199216%

Other parts of the 1997 Saturn SC

Electrical system
10 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Saturn SC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology