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2001 Saturn SL Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
31,934miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Saturn SL, 2% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,934 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.

“The vehicle brake rotor warp several times which caused vibration while braking. The dealer replaced the rotors. When the vehicle was moved from a stop the vehicle jerked forward. The vehicle also acts as if it want to stall when sitting idle. The dealer was unable to duplicate either concern. The radio light was inoperative therefore the dealer replaced the radio.”

NHTSA complaint #10025025, filed 2003-07, 55,153 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200122%
200021%
199911%
199842%
199773%
199672%
199562%
199431%
199232%

Other parts of the 2001 Saturn SL

Electrical system
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Engine cooling
18 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Saturn SL

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology