Saturn SW, representative photo
Representative 2000 model. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2001 Saturn SW 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 campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
6
Latest campaign
Oct 12, 2000

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Oct 12, 2000
Fuel system, gasoline1Oct 12, 2000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 12, 2000Latest campaign
Oct 12, 200000V310000

Power train: automatic transmission park/neutral start interlock switch

THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V310000
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY. IF IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED.
Risk
THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES.
Remedy
SATURN IS ASKING OWNERS AND RETAILERS TO PERFORM A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY OPERATION, AND IF NECESSARY, TO HAVE THE CABLE ADJUSTED. IF OWNERS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE PERFORMING THE FUNCTIONAL CHECK THEMSELVES, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER PERFORM THIS INSPECTION FOR THEM.
Campaign
NHTSA 00V310000 · Oct 12, 2000
Oct 12, 200000V309000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR DURING REFUELING OR IF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V309000
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE VENT VALVE WELD ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
Risk
FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR DURING REFUELING OR IF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE IS PROPERLY WELDED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.
Campaign
NHTSA 00V309000 · Oct 12, 2000
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component6

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
6Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system117000
Fuel/propulsion system117000
Fuel system117000
Gasoline117000
Seat belts117000
Engine and engine cooling117000
Power train117101

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

  • Electrical system

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sw. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the key released from the ignition switch. The failure occurred on several occasions.”

    Filed 12/19/2014 · ODI 10667296
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sw. The contact stated that there was a visible fuel leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure.”

    Filed 01/27/2014 · ODI 10561658
  • Fuel system

    “Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn sw2. While driving between 20-25 mph over a speed bump, the fuel tank detached and was dragging on the ground.”

    Filed 06/08/2009 · ODI 10273132

Other Saturn SW model years

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2001 Saturn SW recall questions

How many recalls does the 2001 Saturn SW have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Saturn SW. The most recent, 00V310000 (reported October 12, 2000), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Saturn SW?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 6 filed with NHTSA (17%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Saturn SW?

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.

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