On certain passenger vehicles, some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, which could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied.
1994-1997 · 4 model years
Saturn Z Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Saturn Z across 4 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1997 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Z complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Z problems
Saturn Z recalls 3
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.
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."
Covers1997 Saturn Z
Latest Z complaints
Horn was sounding with no one in the car. Smoke was coming from the horn, under the hood. Unplugged the horn. Same problem as seen in recall 98v307000. *Tr
Seatback recliners gear teeth on driver's side and passenger's side have worn out, causing seat to slip back. Dealer replaced seat recliner mechanism at owner's expense.This vehicle was not part of recall#99v045000 due to vin although it had the same exact defect.*Ak
Questions about the Saturn Z
Which Saturn Z years have the most problems?
What are the most common Saturn Z problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), seats & seat belts (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Saturn Z have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Saturn Z model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data