Component Record

Saturn LS 2001 Engine Problems

346 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2001 Saturn LS - 59% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage346 complaints

346 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

07V519000Reported November 7, 2007 - 20,514 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 20,514 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System82 Lighting57 Steering34 Power Train31 Suspension30 Fuel and Propulsion System25

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.