2001 Saturn Saturn L Series Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 86,375miles, 6 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 Saturn L Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2001 Saturn Saturn L Series. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 8 complaints (89% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and air bags (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 86,375 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 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.
- Engine cooling8 89%
- Fuel system2 22%
- Air bags1 11%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “- the contact stated that the 2001 Saturn l station wagon's timing chain broke while driving at 5-10 MPH and turning a corner. The contact had the vehicle serviced at 99,000 miles back in 07/04, and asked the service manager if the timing chain should be serviced and was told that timing chains did not usually break. The contact asked about this at that time because she did research on the vehicle due to other problems she was having with it, and found a bulletin regarding the timing chain. She gave service bulletin action # ea6009 with the investigation still open. …”
NHTSA complaint #10183666, filed 2007-02, 15,000 milesFuel system: “Fuel system/fuel tank vent valve in 2001 Saturn l200. I kept smelling gas from the rear of the vehicle. Could not find the source of the smell. Was afraid of fire/asphyxiation. Finally took to mechanic and had a fuel diagnostics performed. The fuel tank ventline and the fuel pump had to be replaced. Had I continued to drive it this way it could have resulted in fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10280114, filed 2009-08Air bags: “There is no one thing wrong with my 2001 Saturn l300 v6. Just everything. I take it in for one repair and something else is wrong less than a week later. Less than 3 months after I bought it used, I had to replace the radiator. Then my tires were bad because the suspension sucks, and you have to buy an after-market kit just to fix that issue. Then my water pump blew up. Then my fuel pump blew. These cars are horrible & something needs to be done about it!”
NHTSA complaint #10265276, filed 2009-04Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “In october 2006, my engine coolant light came on. I was told it was a bad cap that was not holding the pressure. Within two weeks, the same light came on. I went back and they said cap was fine and could not find a problem. Stated that they had added a dye to the engine coolant to look for the problem and come back in two weeks. Almost exactly two weeks later, dec. 1, I returned because I had found the problem. The coolant - including the bright, fluorescent greenish, yellowish dyed - leaked all in the passenger floorboard and was being soaked into the mat and upholstery. …”
NHTSA complaint #10174913, filed 2006-12Mileage when problems were reported
17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 77,352 and 94,525 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 Saturn L 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 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…
- 10032850Jan 1, 2008Tires, Equipment. General motors: information on tire radial force variation. Vehicle must be driven before measuring tires on equipment hunter gsp9700 toensure removal of any flatspotting. Models include all gm…
Other model years of the Saturn Saturn L Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 | 86,375 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 5 | 40,041 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Saturn Saturn L Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Saturn Saturn L Series have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2001 Saturn Saturn L Series as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Saturn Saturn L Series is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 8 complaints (89% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2001 Saturn Saturn L 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 Saturn L Series reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 86,375 miles and the middle half falls between 77,352 and 94,525 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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.