1997 Saturn SC1 seat belts problems
Owners reported seat belts problems in 15 complaints for the 1997 Saturn SC1, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 15% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
When driver crashed hiead-on into a telephone pole, the seat belt did not lock, causing driver's head to hit windshield. Also the air bags did not deploy until after driver was thrown back into the seat from the impact. Driver's head, knees and wrist were injured in the crash. The vehicle had been totalled. Please provide any further information.
Dt*: the contact stated the passenger's seat belt retractor jammed. The vehicle was taken to a dealership and the dealer determined the retractor needed to be replaced. There is a NHTSA recall, # 97v161000 concerning the seat belts: front: retractor. The vehicle is not included in the recall due to the VIN. No repairs were made.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Saturn SC1
- Electrical system 16 complaints
Seat belts problems in other years
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