Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1997 Saturn EV1 peaked in 2000, with 4 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1997 Saturn EV1
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Feb 22, 2000 to Jul 21, 2000.
Recall campaigns covering this model year52,026 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints44.0 times the median 1997 vehicle
Severity index25.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1997 Saturn EV1 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
5 recall campaigns cover the 1997 Saturn EV1
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00V-369 | Nov 13, 2000 | Vehicle description: electric vehicles | Brakes | 455 | Software update |
| 00V-069-100 | Mar 3, 2000 | Vehicle description: generation 1 electric passenger vehicles | Electrical system | 489 | Refund or buyback |
| 98V-169 | Jul 28, 1998 | Vehicle description: electric vehicles | Brakes | 607 | Part replacement |
| 97V-109 | Jul 1, 1997 | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles | Brakes | 211 | Part replacement |
| 97V-042 | Mar 20, 1997 | Vehicle description: electric vehicles | Electrical system | 264 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1997 Saturn EV1
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 21, 2000SAN Diego, CAElectrical system
THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY THAT MAY FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT, RECALL ISSUED HOWEVER OWNER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECEIVE NEW VEHICLE AT THIS TIME, RECALL SOLUTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT. *ET
NHTSA complaint 553152 - Filed Mar 24, 2000Seal Beach, CA12v/24v/48v battery
EVI VEHICLE IS ON RECALL BECAUSE A DEFECT IN THE CHARGE PORT COULD CAUSE TO OVERHEAT (00V-069), HOWEVER CONSUMER IS NOT HAPPY WITH IT. YH
NHTSA complaint 551566 - Filed Mar 5, 2000Riverside, CA12v/24v/48v battery
VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY PRIOR TO RECALL THAT MAY FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT (00V-069), RECALL DOES NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. YH (ATTORNEY AT LAW)
NHTSA complaint 551790 - Filed Feb 22, 2000SAN Diego, CA12v/24v/48v batteryFire
SOMETIMES WHEN THE HEATER WAS RUNNING, I HEARD A POP NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT AREA OF THE CAR. WITH OUT WARNING OR ENGINE LIGHTS. WHILE CHARGING UP ELECTRICAL BATTERY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK.ET.
NHTSA complaint 857358
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- DP22005 Defect petition, Electrical system
Pedestrian alert sounds
Opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
12 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- Recalls Jun 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle Recalls - 130089009 Sep 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules - 98-T-11B Mar 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-up. - 96-T-35D Mar 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-up. - EV02T02 Aug 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
REVISED CHANGE RECEPTACLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT - EV02T02 Aug 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A REVISED CHARGE RECEPTACLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE SECOND DESIGN (DESIGN II) CHARGE RECEPTACLES. *TT - 02I09 Jun 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE. VEHICLES THAT SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH CHAINS. *JG - EV02T01 Feb 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT VEHICLE RANGE HAS DECREASED. *JG - EV02T01 Feb 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE VEHICLE RANGE HAS DECREASED. *JG - 01I04 May 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE INFORMATION ON CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING 2002 MODELYEAR TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING SATURN VUE. *TT - EV98T12 May 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PARTS AND SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR FRONTAL SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINTS ( SIR ) SWITCH KITS. *YC - EV98T04 Feb 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME OWNERS MAY REPORT THAT THE SERVICE NOW AND REDUCED PERFORMANCE TELLTALE LAMPS ILLUMINATES WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 032 PROPULSION CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SET IN MEMORY. *YC
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.