2001 Saturn SC1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SC1 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Saturn SC1. That ranks 5th out of 7 SC1 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 16%), typically at around 70,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Saturn SC1 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 | 4 | 16% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 16% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 12% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 12% | 72,401 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12% | 64,431 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | 56,139 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 51,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Saturn SC1 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.
In 2007, based on recommendations from service technicians and other owners of my car's model, i purchased new michelin hydroedge tires. Upon recent inspection and rotation at a service center, it was noted that all four of my tires were dry-rotting at the sidewall near the treads. The technician…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn sc2 equipped with sigma supreme tires. While driving various speeds the vehicle would shake. She did not want to provide an approximate speed because the failure occurred while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where she was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sc2. The contact stated while inserting the key into the ignition, she noticed that the ignition switch was loose. The ignition switch was replaced by the dealer. The failure recurred. The ignition switch was replaced by the dealer august 2003, june 2004 and…
I hear a lot of problems with the sunroof not working properly. I went to the dealer and they were going to charge me over $1000. I told them no because i think it should be free since a lot of saturn owners have problems with it. Why hasn't there been a recall on them? *tr
The power sunroof on my 2001 saturn sc-2 was making a grinding noise when i opened it and when it was closing. Yesterday, while driving the sunroof was stuck in the open position. The saturn dealer charged $46.00 to diagnose the problem. They said it was the motor and this would cost about $380.00…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Saturn SC1?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Saturn SC1?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Saturn SC1 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SC1 model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.