Sc1 (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.
LL0
1.9L 4-cylView details
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Saturn Sc1 Unidentified Engine
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LV6
1.8L 4-cylView details
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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 Sc1 complaints?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001-2001 Saturn Sc1. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the transmission and the interior.
Is the 2001-2001 Saturn Sc1 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 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001-2001 Saturn Sc1. 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 Sc1 have?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints on file for the 2001-2001 Saturn Sc1 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 Sc1?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2001-2001 Saturn Sc1 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 Sc1?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the transmission and the interior, 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 Sc1 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2001 Saturn Sc1. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 25 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-18.