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2001 Saturn LS Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 582 total for the year
Median mileage
196miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Saturn LS, 0% of the 582 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 196 miles.

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.

“Consumer states that front door seal fell off resulting in gas fumes coming inside vehicle. Also the steering wheel shakes and vibrations starts at highway speed. Dealership refused to fix.”

NHTSA complaint #10026785, filed 2003-08, 196 miles

“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

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002102%
200120%
2000287%

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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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