2001 Saturn SC1
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 58 |
| 1994 | 82 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 61 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 25 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
4 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.
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Vehicle was in park, engine shut off, emergency brake not applied, and vehicle suddenly went backward and rolled over consumer's right foot, knocking her down. Dealer stated consumer should have used parking brake.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-12-07
Electrical system
4 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition and fuses and circuit breakers.
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While driving in the center lane on a 3-lane highway the vehicle shut off without warning. No lights were visible on the dashboard prior to the engine shutting off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-26
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle speed control
3 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Tires
3 of 25 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
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In 2007, based on recommendations from service technicians and other owners of my car's model, I purchased new michelin hydroedge tires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-21
Driving at 55MPH on good road warm day 35 miles into trip when tire sidewall blew out without warning and for no apparent reason (Big hole and tear--may have torn because I drove on it a little to get to a shoulder).*ak (DOT number: W2V9VFB040...
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-25
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-10-06Fuel system, gasoline00V309000 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…
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.
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2000-10-06Power train00V310000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Saturn SC1 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V309000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 00V310000 · Power train
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2001 Saturn SC1 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Saturn SC1?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Saturn SC1 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.