2001 Saturn SL electrical system problems
The 2001 Saturn SL has 33 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 24% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
33
Electrical System complaints
24%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“DT: AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE THE KEY WAS REMOVED WITH THE KEY IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION,. THEN, THE KEY COULD NOT BE REENTERED. ALSO, KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF IGNITION WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. DEALERSHIP TOLD THE OWNER IT WAS DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR, AND SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. OWNER DID…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2001 Saturn SL have?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 2001 Saturn SL electrical system — 24% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.