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2001 Saturn LS Seats Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 582 total for the year
Median mileage
39,281miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Saturn LS, 1% of the 582 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,281 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving my cars idle dropped and stalked my car in the middle of a turn. I got it restsrted and made it home. The next day driving out of town with infant in the back it stalled again. This time leaving us stranded in a intersection. Kind people pushed us off the busy roadway I had to have it towed my husband discovered it was my iac valve. To replace this its over 150 dollars it continues to leave me stranded when I turn and when im in a intersection! My interior on my drivers seat has sunk to below the metal seat frame I have to sit on pillows to see properly!”

NHTSA complaint #10725219, filed 2015-06, 95,000 miles

“Traveling home from work in rush hour traffic smoke started coming up from under the drivers side seat. I was in the left lane of traffic and had to work my way across to get off the highway. While crossing lanes the back of the seat started giving away and lowered to a reclining and almost laying down position. I thought the car was on fire and especially the seat. I made it to the road side, got out of my car and frantically called the Saturn dealer for help. The person on the phone told me my car was out of warranty and she could not help me. She suggested I call my insurance agency. …”

NHTSA complaint #10082379, filed 2004-07, 39,281 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Saturn LS1. The contact stated that the front driver’s seat failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the power adjust switch was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the electrical wiring for the switch was damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11635950, filed 2025-01, 30,000 miles

“2001 Saturn LS sedan. Front passenger seat back collapsed upon impact to left rear. Front passenger was killed. Autopsy available from coroner. Accident report available from country sherriff's office. Car still available as insurance has yet to be settled but subject to be auctioned immediately thereafter. No airbags actuated although side air curtains are installed.”

NHTSA complaint #10062779, filed 2004-03

“2001 Saturn, purchased june 2001, had to replace rear tires twice due to alignment problems. Currently I have about 41000 miles on the l300. The tires were firestone affinity. Also the drivers seat has shifted to the right, dealer will not repair under warranty. The deck lid is misaligned and after several attempts, it is still not right.”

NHTSA complaint #10040834, filed 2003-09

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200210%
200151%
200072%

Other parts of the 2001 Saturn LS

Engine cooling
300 complaints
Electrical system
80 complaints
Exterior lighting
51 complaints
Engine
41 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Steering
29 complaints
Suspension
29 complaints
Fuel system
24 complaints
Brakes
22 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Saturn LS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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