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2001 Saturn SC1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2001 Saturn SC1, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years54% below the SC1 median · #8 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints257 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage61kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 21, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Saturn SC1 has problems

25 complaints 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
Power train41
Electrical system41
Engine and engine cooling31
Tires30
Vehicle speed control30
Structure20
Seat belts21
Visibility10
Equipment10
5 other systems51

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

2 recalls

2001 Saturn SC1 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

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 00V-309 · Oct 12, 2000 · 6,092 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch

Recall 00V-310 · Oct 12, 2000 · 65,000 vehicles

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

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 Saturn.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other SC1 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 SC1 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What SC1 owners report

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

I OWN A 2001 SATURN SC2 WITH 84000 MILES. A GEAR IN THE TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL HAS WORN A HOLE THROUGH THE INSIDE OF THE BELL HOUSING CAUSING A MAJOR LEAK. I HAVE CONTACTED 5 TRANSMISSION SHOPS IN MY LOCAL AREA AND ALL HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM NUMEROUS TIMES. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER AND THE…
Complaint 10150271 · Feb 14, 2006 · 84,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION FAILED AND FLUID LEAKED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Complaint 10057519 · Feb 4, 2004 · 38,000 miles
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. *AK *YD
Complaint 899997 · Dec 7, 2001

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