Recalls ·2001 Saturn SW

2001 Saturn SW recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Saturn SW; the most frequently affected component is power train — park/neutral start interlock switch. Owners filed 6 complaints, most often about electrical system.

Recalls2
Complaints6
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Power train — Park/neutral start interlock switchCampaign 00V310000 · 12 Oct 2000

Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. If improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed.

Risk: This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.

Remedy: Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. If owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.

Fuel system, gasoline — Tank assemblyCampaign 00V309000 · 12 Oct 2000

Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank.

Risk: Fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if the vehicle were involved in a rollover. If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.

What owners complain about

Share of the 6 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system1 · 17%
Seat belts1 · 17%
Fuel system1 · 17%
Gasoline1 · 17%
Engine and engine cooling1 · 17%
Power train1 · 17%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 17%

When complaints were filed

20011
20041
20051
20091
20142

From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sw. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the key released from the ignition switch. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cylinder lock and the key needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware…

Electrical system · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Dt: contact stated when latching the rear driver side seat belt it will not retract to secure the occupant. As the occupant leaned forward the seat belt continued to loosen. The service dealer said the retractor needed to be replaced. The seat belt was used under light to normal conditions. *ak

Seat belts · Oct 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn sw2. While driving between 20-25 mph over a speed bump, the fuel tank detached and was dragging on the ground. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and discovered that both brackets were rotted off of the fuel tank. One bracket fell off completely. He called the dealer to inquire…

Fuel system · Aug 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving, anti freeze leaked from the vehicle. The mechanic determined that the problem pertained to the intake manifold. *ak *sc

Engine and engine cooling · Jan 2004 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20007
20012

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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