6.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,100 miles

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problem #10

Mar 102006

SL 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles
The front side passenger seat/shoulder belt system would not retract or release on my 1997 Saturn 4-door sedan. I was told by the dealer that the retractor had "frozen" & I needed a whole new seat belt replacement. Although there has been a recall of the '97 Saturn seat belts for retractor doing the same thing in the 2 dr coupe model; I was told my model was not covered in the recall. The car has never been in a major accident and rarely does the passenger front seat have an occupant. The seat belt will be replaced as we need it to ensure safety of passengers as well as comply with the il state law.

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #9

Nov 302003

SL 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,000 miles
Driver's side seat belt retractor failed.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #8

Mar 092001

SL

  • miles
Driver's seat belt lower retractor froze w/ seat belt in retracted position, rendering seat belt inoperable. Retractor is not in a location servicable by the owner, and is currently stuck fast for no apparant reason. Cost of repair not yet known. Car is a very low milage vehicle, formerly owned by an elderly man. Car had 10,200 miles on it in Sept. 2000 when purchased directly from estate. Problem first appeared on 3/9/01 after I've driven the car about 9000 miles.

- Coraopolis, PA, USA

problem #7

Jan 232001

(reported on)

SL

  • miles
Left front seat belt will not deploy. Jams and will not extend.

- Escondido, CA, USA

problem #6

Jan 162001

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front passenger's seatbelt stays retracted. Seat belt would not extend completely around passenger.

- Yarmouth, ME, USA

problem #5

Jan 072001

SL

  • miles
Front passenger side seatbelt failed to extend, had to be replaced, P/N 21055604, for a total repair cost of $135.

- Westminster, MD, USA

problem #4

Jan 272000

SL

  • miles
Passenger's seat belt failed to retract from retractor. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.

- Wappingens Fall, NY, USA

problem #3

Oct 011996

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Seat belt retractor experiencing failure.

- Burbank, CA, USA

problem #2

Aug 191999

(reported on)

SL

  • miles
Front passenger's seat belt will not retract. Dealer has been notified.

- Blue Ridge, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 171997

SL

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Driver's side seat belt stuck.

- Manito, IL, USA