2001 Saturn S-Series Sedan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Series Sedan years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Saturn S-Series Sedan. That is the most of any S-Series Sedan model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 106,741 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner 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 S-Series Sedan 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 and Engine Cooling | 2 | 50% | 106,741 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 25% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Saturn S-Series Sedan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Saturn S-Series Sedan.
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.
2001 saturn sl2 sedan timing chain failure. It is currently at an automotive repair shop, so i do not have the vin handy (but if you need it, contact me). They do not want to replace the timing chain because they say they have had experiences where they do this and it fails again in a few months…
Brushing on my 2001 saturn broke while i was driving, leaving me stuck in 3rd gear. I have searched online, and found that is a very common problem, and saturn refuses to sell the defective part, opting to charge their customers over $200 for a $0.30 part. *tr
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to remove the harness buckle assembly that latches between the child's legs, the harness buckle would not unlock. After several attempts, the buckle assembly strap was cut in order to free the child. The manufacturer was not alerted. The seat is an evenflo…
Check engine light on diagnosed codes found 34 1,300 and 507 vvb present. Diagnosed further found intake manifold gasket leak. Replaced take manifold gasket. Did a goodwill split on cost. On march 14 2005 the same problem came up had to replace manifold gasket. The repair this time had to pay $100…
Other Saturn S-Series Sedan years
← 2000 S-Series Sedan · 2002 S-Series Sedan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 S-Series Sedan | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 S-Series Sedan | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 S-Series Sedan | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 S-Series Sedan | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 S-Series Sedan | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Saturn S-Series Sedan?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, child seat, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Saturn S-Series Sedan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Saturn S-Series Sedan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Series Sedan model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.