2001 Unknown Unknown Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,316miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Unknown Unknown, 9% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,316 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.
“Numerous electrical problems and symptoms which includes various panel warning lights coming on my dash, radio system blackouts, car stalling on turns and shut down on the interstate 495 (washington dc area), rear brake lights bulb burnouts, and headlamp bulb replacements totaling 10 bulb replacements. The worst is now when they recommended a new transmission which I am assuming is not mechanical but some sort of electric problem with their computerized transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10102641, filed 2004-12, 68,632 miles“I have been told by my bmw certified mechanic , that my x5, 4.4 has many electrical issues , the air conditioner cuts on and off at high speeds at its own will, I am having issues with my electrical, hazard lights , they just quit working , I have problems, with my display , as well, as the other gentleman, I have problems with my inter-locking system working correctly ... I also have had to replace all of the blinkers, lights and turn signals. I have complained to bmw of north america , only to fall of def ears... …”
NHTSA complaint #10164406, filed 2006-08, 52,000 miles“April 30 2001 while proceeded home after picking up my new traveltrailer I stopped for gas in ithaca mi. As I was filling up I noticed trailer plug was out of my electrical plug in on my truck. Miraculously I found a napa repair shop able to repair my trailer plug. As I was entering the freeway again I noticed headlights out on the trailer again. I was able to get back to the repair shop and between the mechanic and I we determined that the electical cord coming from the trailer was not long enough to accomodate turns on the vehicle and the plug would come out of the electical connection. …”
NHTSA complaint #745061, filed 2001-05“From: dave pierson not exactly a 'complaint', however, suggest it is worthy of thought. Comments: observed on my saturn sl 1. Not discussed with saturn. Not known if occurs in other vehicles,or models, or makers. Specifcally: 'ignition switch' (key) has: lock acc run start in that order. In acc, key is removable, with eg radio remaining powered. [1] (so far, fine) however, if the tip of the key, or any other object of suitable shape is inserted in the key opening, the switch can be operated from acc to run or start position without the key! This seems exceedingly dangerous and insecure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10152356, filed 2006-03Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 7% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 10% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2001 Unknown Unknown
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Unknown Unknown
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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