2001 Saturn LW200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LW200 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Saturn LW200. That is the most of any LW200 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 88%), typically at around 116,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Saturn LW200 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 88% | 116,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Saturn LW200 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Saturn LW200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving my car with 2 special needs children in it my steering wheel went crazy. It went from being center to vertical. I drove as close to home as i could get and then my car came to a grinding hault. I thought i uad a flat tire but thats not what it was. After towing it home we looked under…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn lw200. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle lost accelerator function and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the owners residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle. The contact was informed that the timing chain had fractured…
2001 saturn l200. Consumer writes in regards to recall bulletin 05052. *smd the consumer stated the left rear brake light worked spordically and the problem went on for years. Relacing the bulb would only correct the problem for a short time. *jb
When driving my vehicle down the road with my children in the car , it died. There has been a recall on the timing chain for the saturn l series for the year of my vehicle. Yet, mine is 2 months shy of the recall date. My mechanic says this is a very common problem for these vehicles of this year…
After starting car and rolling back to leave parking space at 5mph there was a muffled pop and the car stopped moving.i tried to crank engine again and it would not start. I had to push it into a nearby parking spot. Local repair person diagnosed the car needs a new timing chain. Said same year and…
Other Saturn LW200 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 LW200 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 LW200 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 LW200 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Saturn LW200?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Saturn LW200?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Saturn LW200 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LW200 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.