2001 BMW 330CI vs 2001 Saturn SC
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 BMW 330CI | 2001 Saturn SC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 82 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 17 | 51 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 112,171 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 330CI | Saturn SC |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 5 |
| Power Train | 11 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
2001 BMW 330CI
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.