2001 Saturn SC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Saturn SC. That ranks 6th out of 8 SC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 24%), typically at around 117,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Saturn SC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 24% | 117,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 19% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 19% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 14% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 10% | 86,250 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 10% | 20 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 20 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 20 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 20 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Saturn SC recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank.
Risk: Fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if the vehicle were involved in a rollover. If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. If improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed.
Risk: This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
Fix: Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. If owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.
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.
Vehicle leaks fuel when filled with gasoline at pump. If operator fills vehicle till the pump stops vehicle will leak fuel after roughly 15 seconds of pump stopping. The vehicle will only drip a small puddle of fuel. Vehicle could leak more if vehicle is at an incline or rolled. This has occurred…
Air bags, name unknown, opened after hitting a curb in a parking lot, approx. Less than10mph. No dents, no damage, i was bruised but i'm ok, is my air bags a recall, should air bags pop out after bumping a curb, thank goodness i didn't have my grandchild with me, or any body!! Can you let me know…
2001 saturn sc with faulty ignition. Key binds when starting the car it also falls out of the ignition switch when driving. Key has been grinding down because of the faulty cylinder. This is a hazard and danger to anyone who drives this vehicle. I called gm and they said there is nothing they can…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sc. When the contact inserted the key into the ignition, the key would not turn to the on position properly. In order for the vehicle to start, the contact had to tamper with the key and ignition switch. The contact also stated that the key would eject from the…
While the car was being tested in the shop, a fuse was replaced. A fire started in the electrical system. According to the dodge dealership, this is a common problem with saturns. The dodge dealership checked with a general motors who verified that it is not uncommon for saturns to catch on fire…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Saturn SC?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Saturn SC?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Saturn SC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SC model years, the 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.