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1997 Saturn SC1 electrical system problems

16 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1997 Saturn SC1, which is 16% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 16% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Because of the small size and recess nature of the horn buttons, the driver must look down and find the button prior to honking the horn. Driver almost had an accident.

February 1997

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 saturn sc2. The contact experienced difficulty removing the key from the ignition. He made several attempts before the key released; however, the ignition switch was in the accessory position. The driver maneuvered the key in different positions for approximately five to ten minutes. Suddenly, the ignition key was removed from the designated off position. The failure occurred intermittently and without warning.

Reported at 216,000 miles, February 2008

Other problems reported for the 1997 Saturn SC1

Electrical system problems in other years

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Electrical system problems across all Saturn models