2001 Saturn LS electrical system problems
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Saturn LS — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Well first my engine control monitor is sending a bunch of random off codes from ma's air sensor vol low to crankshaft sensor volume low to o2 sensors to transmission codes, my side airbag on driver side blue up out of no were my key fob stopped reading and now my car won't start I know all of a…”
filed Oct 20, 2017
“The saturn l series when filled with gasoline will stall causing imminent harm to the driver, passengers, and any other cars on the road. In addition, the dashboard at night is so dim that it cannot be seen by the driver. There are several electrical failures involving this vehicle.”
filed Jul 29, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 LS | 102 | 21% |
| 2000 LS | 63 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Saturn LS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.