2001 Saturn Sw Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2001 Saturn Sw, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2001 Saturn Sw
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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.
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.
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Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)
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…
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…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Saturn Sw have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,347 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 de”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 19, 2014 · Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sw. The contact stated that there was a visible fuel leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure m”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 27, 2014 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Saturn SW. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–23 / 32–34 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Saturn Sw model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saturn Sw model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Saturn Sw | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Saturn Sw | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 Saturn Sw | 2 | 27 |
| 1994 Saturn Sw | 1 | 30 |
| 1995 Saturn Sw | 2 | 36 |
| 1996 Saturn Sw | 0 | 20 |
| 1997 Saturn Sw | 0 | 31 |
| 1998 Saturn Sw | 0 | 27 |
| 1999 Saturn Sw | 1 | 16 |
| 2000 Saturn Sw | 7 | 15 |
| 2001 Saturn Sw | 2 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2001 Saturn Sw
How do I know if my 2001 Saturn Sw has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2001 Saturn Sw; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saturn dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V309000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Saturn models
- Ion4,343 complaints
- Vue2,351 complaints
- SL2,218 complaints
- LS1,458 complaints
- Aura1,439 complaints
- Outlook1,352 complaints
- Sky516 complaints
- SC1413 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.