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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1997 SATURN SC2 are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1997 SATURN SC2
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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106
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Average
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Collision Index
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90
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Average
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Theft Index
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23
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Substantially better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1997 SATURN SC2
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1997 SATURN SC2
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1997 SATURN SC2
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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3,472
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V153000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEATS
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Description:
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The front passenger seats have less lock pawl engagement on the inboard fore/aft adjuster than specified. This does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, ""Seating Systems."" This condition could result in seat movement with a belted occupant during a moderate to severe frontal impact. Dealers will inspect and replace the passenger seat inboard fore/aft adjuster.
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Recall date:
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04-08-1997
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Units potentially affected:
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319
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V055000
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Defective part or component:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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Description:
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It is possible to remove the ignition key while the cylinder is in the run position. This does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 114, ""Theft Protection."" The ignition key must be reinserted in the ignition cylinder to turn the engine off. Dealers will perform a functional check of the ignition cylinder and, if necessary, to have the vehicle's ignition cylinder re-coded. Owners can perform this functional check themselves if they so desire.
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Recall date:
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09-22-1997
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Units potentially affected:
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26,135
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V161000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT RETRACTORS
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. If the driver or front passenger safety belt is pulled out much faster than normal, a number of time, the lock-up feature of the retractor will not work properly. In a rapid deceleration or vehicle crash, the occupant would not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger safety belt retractor.
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Recall date:
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09-22-1997
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Units potentially affected:
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37,970
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V162000
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Defective part or component:
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LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:HEAD LIGHTS
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The section of the Owner's Handbook titled ""Horizontal Aim"" does not specifically instruct an owner how to adjust the headlamp horizontal aim. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 108, ""Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."" A vehicle's headlamp would not be properly adjusted causing visibility problems to oncoming vehicles. Owners are being provided with a label with the correct information on headlamp horizontal aim to be placed over the existing text in the Owner's Handbook. If an owner desires, their dealer can place the sticker in the Owner's Handbook for them.
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Recall date:
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12-07-1998
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Units potentially affected:
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64,199
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V307000
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Defective part or component:
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COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. These vehicles were produced or serviced with a horn assembly which could fail. The horn could either become inoperable or activate without the driver pressing the horn button. Under certain conditions, heat can build up within the assembly and an underhood fire could result. Dealers will replace the horn assembly.
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This 1997 SATURN SC2 safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1997 SATURN SC
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance included during basic coverage. Additional facotry coverage can be purchased to extend full coverage in increments up to 6 years or 100,000 miles.
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This 1997 SATURN SC2 warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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Awards
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