2001 Saturn SL Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,845miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Saturn SL, 2% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,845 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.
“Hood was dented upwards, and upon examination found that front left strut tower disconnected at an unknown time. Upon examination, consumer noticed that left strut tower only had 3 spot welds as opposed to 11 spot welds on the right front strut tower. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #891465, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Saturn SL
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
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.
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