2001 Saturn S-Series Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 5, 2004 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S-Series Coupe years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Saturn S-Series Coupe. That ranks 2nd out of 5 S-Series Coupe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 84,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Saturn S-Series Coupe problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~84,000 mi
Tires1 · ~61,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%84,000——
Tires150%61,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2001 Saturn S-Series Coupe recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Saturn S-Series Coupe.

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.

My daughter lost control of her 2001 saturn (3-door coupe) in the rain on saturday while trying to stop at an intersection. She slid through the intersection and head-on into a utility pole, while also taking down two telephone boxes. She and her two passengers were hurt. Her driver airbag and…

Air Bags · received Oct 5, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10093634

Tires sidewall burst on tire with less than 8,000 miles on it. *ak

Tires · received Jan 11, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10052866

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Saturn S-Series Coupe?

Owners most often report air bags, tires problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Saturn S-Series Coupe?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Saturn S-Series Coupe a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series Coupe model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.