2001 Saturn SL engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 19 complaints for the 2001 Saturn SL, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Consumer states that while driving at highway speed when the engine suddenly died. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Nlm
My saturn that I've been driving for about a year and a half now, completely cut off in the middle of me driving it. Luckily I was at a drive they so so serious damage to me or anyone else. Could not get it to start back up for a good 5-10 mins. Also the transmission is going out in it and I'm constantly having to add fluid so it doesnt skip. The rear tail lights keep having to be replaced because they keep blowing out.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Saturn SL
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints