1997 Saturn SC1 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%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 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Saturn SC1, 10% of the 61 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The transmission was very hard to shift into 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears, very hard to get into 1st gear from a complete stop almost impossible. The sunroof has stuck open to about 10 times, it has never seated into the roof correctly the back sticks up about a 1/4 inch in the rear of the sunroof expecially the driver side rear corner they said they completly replaced it but it still will not seat completly. The brakes make a whining sound all the time.( DOT number: tire size: 19560r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #712407, filed 1999-09“Windshield glass creates fluffy spots when humidity is high, impairing driver's vision. Spots failed to be removed even with windshield wipers. Manufacturer doesn't feel this is a safety factor, no remedy to consider.”
NHTSA complaint #819305, filed 1997-12Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsSteering
4 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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