2001 Saturn SC Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 24%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Saturn SC, 24% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,500 miles. 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 the car was being tested in the shop, a fuse was replaced. A fire started in the electrical system. According to the dodge dealership, this is a common problem with saturns. The dodge dealership checked with a general motors who verified that it is not uncommon for saturns to catch on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10619445, filed 2014-08, 135,000 miles“The consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition while drivng. The consumer was also able to start the vehicle with a key other than the one which was designed for the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10113544, filed 2005-04, 74,700 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Saturn SC. When the contact inserted the key into the ignition, the key would not turn to the on position properly. In order for the vehicle to start, the contact had to tamper with the key and ignition switch. The contact also stated that the key would eject from the ignition while driving at any speed. A mechanic stated that the ignition switch malfunctioned. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10619560, filed 2014-08, 185,000 miles“2001 Saturn sc1-ideling problems and over 70 misfires noted by computer. I paid for a complete tune up with did no good and also had to replace all the brakes for $362. The dealer states since the computer doesn't show any problems there are no problems. Warranty just went out 6-30-03. The car idels roughly and misfires intermittently.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12 | 32% |
| 2001 | 5 | 24% |
| 2000 | 2 | 29% |
| 1999 | 2 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 10 | 30% |
| 1996 | 5 | 19% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Saturn SC
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Saturn SC
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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