Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Saturn SL recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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| Oct 12, 200000V310000 | Power train: automatic transmission park/neutral start interlock switchTHIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V310000
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| Oct 12, 200000V309000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assemblyFUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR DURING REFUELING OR IF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V309000
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Owner complaints by component128
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 31 | 24 |
| Power train | 22 | 17 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | 16 |
| Air bags | 16 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 12 |
| Hydraulic | 13 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 |
8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Tires
“The problem is with the Firestone Tempa Spare T115/70 R14 spare tire. This tire came with the car when new, and has never been used. Tire date of manufacture is 42 2000.”
- Electrical system
“I have soo much problem with this car”
- Electrical system
“My saturn that I've been driving for about a year and a half now, completely cut off in the middle of me driving it. Luckily I was at a drive they so so serious damage to me or anyone else.”
Other Saturn SL model years
- 20020 recalls131 complaints
- 20012 recalls111 complaints
- 20007 recalls148 complaints
Other Saturn models
- 2001 LS7 recalls582 complaints
- 2001 SC2 recalls21 complaints
- 2001 SW2 recalls6 complaints
- 2001 SC12 recalls25 complaints
- 2001 S-Series0 recalls11 complaints
- 2003 Ion5 recalls758 complaints
- 2002 Vue2 recalls167 complaints
- 2007 Outlook5 recalls511 complaints
- 2007 Aura3 recalls608 complaints
- 2007 Sky4 recalls284 complaints
- 2003 L2004 recalls138 complaints
- 2008 Astra1 recall162 complaints
2001 Saturn SL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Saturn SL. The most recent, 09E012000 (reported April 7, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Saturn SL?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 31 complaints out of 128 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Saturn SL?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.