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2001 Saleen S281Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Saleen S281, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Saleen S281 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Saleen S281 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 02V-335 · Dec 6, 2002 · 98 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Saleen.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other S281 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S281 median. How we score

'01'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What S281 owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THROUGH A PARKING LOT, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AS WELL AS THE LEFT WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 02V066000,…
Complaint 10173477 · Nov 14, 2006 · 7,000 miles

Own a 2001 S281?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.