Sc (2001)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
Every complaint of any kind (brakes, airbags, electrical and the rest) whose VIN names the engine, across all model years. The score above counts only engine, transmission and drivetrain complaints, so its figures for the same engine are smaller. Fire, injury and death figures count complaints that report one.
LV6
1.8L 4-cylView details
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Saturn Sc Unidentified Engine
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LL0
1.9L 4-cylView details
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L81
3.0L 6-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Saturn Sc, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (2)
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2001-2001 Saturn Sc complaints?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001-2001 Saturn Sc. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the engine and the safety systems.
Is the 2001-2001 Saturn Sc a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001-2001 Saturn Sc. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001-2001 Saturn Sc have?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on file for the 2001-2001 Saturn Sc as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2001-2001 Saturn Sc?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2001-2001 Saturn Sc vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Saturn Sc?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the engine and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Sc have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2001 Saturn Sc. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 21 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-18.