2001 Saturn Saturn recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Saturn Saturn, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 1

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Saturn Saturn vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Saturn Saturn problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Unknown or Other	2
Air Bags	2
Electrical System	2
Power Train	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Exterior Lighting	1

Most reported parts

Air Bags › Frontal — 2
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 51,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Saturn Saturn complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 47,136 miles · reported Mar 8, 2005

The tail lights do no work when the headlights are on. The police pulled the consumer over for not having tail lights. There was internal failure in the tail light assembly. The manufacturer has been contacted. The tail light assembly was replaced at no charge.

Electrical System · reported Jan 26, 2005

On december 3, 2004, the consumers vehicle caught on fire. An investigation was done but the cause was still undetermined.

Unknown or Other · reported Apr 22, 2001

Reaching for a cough drop (I had a bad cold) my hand became lodged between the driver's seat and consol. 4 firemen had to come to my rescue, it was stuck for over 20 minutes and was blue and swollen when finally removed. I now have nearly over $1000 worth of bills from the emergency room and chronic occasional pain.

Unknown or Other · reported Apr 19, 2001

The car was bought new. It had 600 miles on it that the dealer (Financial officer) said he did not know how they got there. My warning light came on (Ses light) and I took it to the dealer. My car needed a new solenoid(?)

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Saturn Saturn have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Saturn Saturn as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Saturn Saturn?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (2 reports), followed by air bags (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 51,000 miles.

Are Saturn recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Saturn dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.