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#BS-2001-SATSC1-4E65

2001 Saturn Sc1

Based on reports from 29 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
29
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
4
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 29 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

will not turn over

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

reverse lights stopped working

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX
3

air bags didnt deploy during accident

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

3 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 67K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System:ignitionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
5
30–60K
5
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (5 reports) • Median: 67K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control3 (10%)
Electrical System:ignition2 (7%)
Seat Belts:front2 (7%)
Wheels & Tires2 (7%)
Tires:sidewall2 (7%)
Power Train:manual Transmission2 (7%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner1 (3%)
Suspension:front1 (3%)

2001 Saturn Sc1: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2001 Saturn Sc1, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 67,419 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 67K-mile mark.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Saturn Sc1, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front Issues

Seat Belts:front complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Saturn Sc1, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Saturn Sc1, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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6
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1
02
3
03
3
04
1
05
2
06
4
07
3
08
2
10
1
12

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Saturn Sc1. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

00V309000Oct 2000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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.

00V310000Oct 2000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Saturn Sc1 is the 1997 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 29 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Saturn Sc1 Model Years

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2001 Saturn Sc1: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Saturn Sc1?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Saturn Sc1 is related to the speed control, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Saturn Sc1 reliable?
The 2001 Saturn Sc1 has 29 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Saturn Sc1 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Saturn Sc1 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Saturn Sc1 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Saturn Sc1 problems start?
Based on 13 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 67,419 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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