2001 Saturn S-Series Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Saturn S-Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Saturn S-Series. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and air bags (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 40%
- Seat belts2 40%
- Air bags1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Seats1 20%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “While traveling about 55mph on the highway without prior warning the front driver side seat collapsed. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10006037, filed 2003-01Other or unknown: “Driving north on I-5 in oregon. The traffic was stop and go. The car in front started to go. I followed. The car in front slammed on her brake. I did the same. My brake would hold than release and hold. When the brake released I could feel the car surge forward. The car surged forward and caused me to hit the car in front of me. No one was injured. The damage was minor. The engine will stay revered after I take my foot off the gas. It will do this almost every time that I drive the car. I have had the car into the Saturn dealer twice. They said that there was nothing wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10232060, filed 2008-06Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,500 and 3,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Saturn S-Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the…
- 10020732Sep 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Information for diagnosing and servicing customer concerns of the vehicle creeping forward in neutral, binding in reverse, and/or clicking or whining in all forward gears after transaxle service.
- 10017448Feb 1, 2005Steering. Power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis.
- 10011669Jan 28, 2005Engine cooling. Coolant temperature telltale inoperative and or coolant gauge inoperative.
Other model years of the Saturn S-Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 3,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Saturn S-Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Saturn S-Series have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Saturn S-Series as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Saturn S-Series is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.
Has the 2001 Saturn S-Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Saturn S-Series reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,500 miles and the middle half falls between 3,500 and 3,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.