Is the 2001 Saturn S-Series reliable?

Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2001 Saturn S-Series has 7 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: SEAT BELTS (2 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2001 Saturn S-Series?

Top reported problems: SEAT BELTS (2 complaints, avg 3,500 mi); AIR BAGS (1 complaints, avg 3,500 mi); SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER (1 complaints, avg 3,500 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

2001 Saturn S-Series Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Saturn S-Series.

20009 years2002

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Worst 2001 Saturn S-Series Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

SEAT BELTS

Avg mileage:3,500 mi

Crash-related:1

#21 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:3,500 mi

Crash-related:1

#31 complaints

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Avg mileage:3,500 mi

Crash-related:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Saturn S-Series.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage
SEAT BELTS	2	1	—	3,500 mi
AIR BAGS	1	1	—	3,500 mi
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER	1	1	—	3,500 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK	1	—	—	3,500 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	1	—	—	—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1	1	—	—

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