MYRModel Year Report

2001 Saturn SW

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2001 Saturn SW
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:15.894Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 27 complaints 1994: 30 complaints 1994 1995: 36 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 31 complaints 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 16 complaints 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 6
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 27 complaints 1993 1994: 30 complaints 1994 1995: 36 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 31 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 16 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 6
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 27 complaints 1993 1994: 30 complaints 1994 1995: 36 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 31 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 16 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 6

2001: 6 complaints

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YearComplaints
19910
19921
199327
199430
199536
199620
199731
199827
199916
200015
20016

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other.

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Dt: contact stated when latching the rear driver side seat belt it will not retract to secure the occupant. As the occupant leaned forward the seat belt continued to loosen. The service dealer said the retractor needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-10

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle was in park. While walking away gear some how jumped into reverse and began to roll backwards towards another vehicle. Saturn has been ocntacted. *ak the manufacturer could not find any mechanical cause for the incident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-02-15

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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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. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-27

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-08

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

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While driving, anti freeze leaked from the vehicle. The mechanic determined that the problem pertained to the intake manifold.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-24

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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Saturn SW — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V309000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 00V310000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Saturn SW 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 SW?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Saturn SW 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.