2001 Saturn LS fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 25 complaints for the 2001 Saturn LS, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn L200. The contact stated while driving, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the fuel pump needing to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired however, the contact removed the fuel tank. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure.
Strong smell of fuel around rear of car. Fuel pump leaking fuel. Fuel pump replaced, old fuel pump part available. 2001 saturn l-200, 116,000 miles. Smell was so strong at times a spark or lit cigarette would cause explosion or fire. Dealer said this is a commom problem at 100,000 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Saturn LS
- Engine 340 complaints
- Electrical system 82 complaints
- Lighting 57 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
- Suspension 30 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints
Fuel system problems in other years
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000