1997 Saturn SC1 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Saturn SC1, 7% of the 61 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Vehicle stalled on five occasions while driving. Been into dealer shop on two separate occasions, and unable to locate cause. The problem was found to be as a faulty crank angle sensor and battery. Later on, the same vehicle was reparied for motor mounts and steering pump problem.”
NHTSA complaint #879364, filed 2001-01“Power steering fluid pump leaked, causing generator to become inoperable. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer states the dealer paid him back $150. Pcv valve replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #895220, filed 2001-08“While driving noise occurred in the steering column. Bolts disengaged from the steeering column, making it difficult to steer. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #862425, filed 2000-05Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Saturn SC1
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Saturn SC1
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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