2001 Saturn Saturn L Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Saturn L Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Saturn Saturn L Series. That is the most of any Saturn L Series model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 89%), typically at around 86,375 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Saturn Saturn L Series 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 | 8 | 89% | 86,375 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Saturn Saturn L Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Saturn Saturn L Series.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Timing chain failure-stall (DP08002) — opened Jun 18, 2008, closed Oct 16, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 2001 saturn l200 and the timing chain broke at only 77,352 miles. *tr
Fuel system/fuel tank vent valve in 2001 saturn l200. I kept smelling gas from the rear of the vehicle. Could not find the source of the smell. Was afraid of fire/asphyxiation. Finally took to mechanic and had a fuel diagnostics performed. The fuel tank ventline and the fuel pump had to be…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn l series. While driving approximately 10 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle backfired while making a left turn. The engine stalled and failed to restart and the vehicle coasted to the side of the road. Roadside assistance was called and the vehicle was…
There is no one thing wrong with my 2001 saturn l300 v6. Just everything. I take it in for one repair and something else is wrong less than a week later. Less than 3 months after i bought it used, i had to replace the radiator. Then my tires were bad because the suspension sucks, and you have to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn l series. While driving 5 mph, the timing belt came apart and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to a shop to be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 93,750.
Other Saturn Saturn L Series years
← 2000 Saturn L Series · 2002 Saturn L Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Saturn L Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Saturn L Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Saturn L Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 Saturn L Series | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Saturn Saturn L Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Saturn Saturn L Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Saturn Saturn L Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Saturn L Series model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.