2001 Saturn SL electrical system problems

29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Saturn SL — 26% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

26%

share of all complaints

65,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“My saturn that I've been driving for about a year and a half now, completely cut off in the middle of me driving it. Luckily I was at a drive they so so serious damage to me or anyone else. Could not get it to start back up for a good 5-10 mins. Also the transmission is going out in it and I'm…”
filed Feb 14, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sl. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned towards the on position, it was difficult to turn the key and it took numerous attempts to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the key was removed without the ignition being turned to the off…”
filed May 4, 2015

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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