Saturn SW recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 21 owner complaints for the Saturn SW (model years 2000–2001). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (3 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (7).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Saturn SW model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 2 of 2 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 of 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | 1 of 2 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 2 of 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 2 of 2 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00V310000 | Oct 12, 2000 | Power train: automatic transmission, park/neutral start interlock switch | 2000–2001 | 65,000 |
| 00V309000 | Oct 12, 2000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly | 2000–2001 | 6,092 |
| 99V297000 | Oct 27, 1999 | Structure: body | 2000 | 7,505 |
| 99V280000 | Oct 20, 1999 | Seat belts: front, anchorage | 2000 | 265,698 |
| 99V231000 | Aug 24, 1999 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components | 2000 | 5,373 |
| 99V232000 | Aug 23, 1999 | Structure: body, bumpers | 2000 | 1,592 |
| 99V230000 | Aug 23, 1999 | Unknown or other | 2000 | 2,692 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.