2001 Saturn S-Series Saturn S-Series 2001

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2001 Saturn S-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 34 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2001 Saturn S-Series.

2001 Saturn S-Series engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (45%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Saturn S-Series

Engine not specified

114000 mi Car chugged and died 4 times with my wife and child in the car at 1:00 in the morning) and the dealership was unable to pull any codes or figure out what was wrong. So traded it. 

Return to top

2001 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan

124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

151000 mi Replaced exhaust flex pipe, catalyst. Replaced O2 sensor when same code activated after replacement of flex and cat. 
171000 mi

US $47
Emissions - front bank oxygen sensor replaced. 
143000 mi

US $190
Water pump replacement, it appears that after ~140k miles the original water pump developed a small leak. Replaced by dealer with OEM part without incident or hassle. Dealer price was competitive with independent shops in area. 

Return to top

2001 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan

100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD

86000 mi

US $175
cat converter, o2 sensor and flex pipe 

Return to top

2001 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe

124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

175000 mi CEL. Replaced O2 sensor after having Autozone run the codes. 

Return to top

2001 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe

100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD

102700 mi

US $511
replaced timing cover gasket, crank seal and valve cover gasket to eliminate oil leak replaced EGR valve and air and coolant temperature sensors 
104300 mi

US $48
Timing chain cover gasket leak and crankcase seal replacement Knock sensor replaced 
114000 mi

US $35
replaced idle control valve. 
117000 mi

US $50
replaced Air Intake Temprature Sensor and the Knock Sensor. 

Return to top

2001 Saturn S-Series

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

117000 mi

US $710
water pump, serp belt,  

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Saturn models.

2001 Saturn S-Series Engine Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2001 Saturn S-Series problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.