Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn l-series. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle independently increased acceleration. The vehicle came to a stop when the brake pedal was depressed forcefully in combination to shifting into neutral. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnoses. The contact was uncertain of the faulty part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.
2001 Saturn LS acceleration problems
12 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Cruise control1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Saturn LS acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2001 Saturn LS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have had multiple problems with this car, I have had issues with the catalytic converter, a fire in the resonator and 4 or 5 times where the car just stops running and I'm not able to get it to start again for a while. The car has accelerated when my foot was not even on the peddle making me go 65 in 30 with no control over the vehicle. I have also had times where the gas peddle was stuck and I was unable to slow down even when slamming on the brakes. At stop lights the wheels keep spinning when my foot is on the brake and the car moves into the intersection.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn l200. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that he was able to stop the vehicle by shifting to neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure the first time. The failure occurred a second time and the dealer stated that a faulty idle air control module was the cause. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 123,000 and the current mileage was 124,000. Updated 03/31/11*lj updated 04/29/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn l200. While traveling at speeds of 50 MPH, she depressed the brake pedal in an attempt to stop at an approaching stop light. The vehicle then abnormally accelerated to speeds of 70 MPH without driver intent. She was able to place the gear shift selector in the neutral position and safely maneuver the vehicle to a nearby gas station. She then shut the engine off and within moments of restarting, the vehicle proceeded to exhibit the exact same failure. The vehicle was taken to her dealer where it was evaluated; however the failure could not be duplicated and the vehicle was released to the owner. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current was 109,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn l200. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated out of control. The contact shifted into neutral and drove into a shopping center parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The dealer replaced the ignition module, but they were unsure if it was the cause of the failure. The contact stated that if the engine warning indicator illuminates, the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. A report was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v231000 (electrical system: ignition module) on september 30, 2003. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
The consumer experienced sudden acceleration at various speeds. *jb the consumer stated the the vehicle gradually accelerates after 15-20 seconds. While the vehicle was traveling 60 MPH it started to accelerate for 10-15 miles before it disengaged. Cruise control was not on during the time of failure.
When cruise control is enabled, vehicle will sometimes accelerate quickly without warning. Cruise control will not disengage. When arrived at dealer, engine was racing. Dealership could not determine the problem yet cite the cruise control module as one possible source.
Cruise control would not disengage when pressing the switch or braking. Vehicle speed approximately 55 MPH.
The vehicle began accelerating without touching the pedal while cruise control was on. Pressing the brake and turning off cruise control did not stop the acceleration. I had to turn the car off. The pedal felt as if it were pressed down. Upon re-start, the engine revved as if the accelerator was pushed and it was not. Second re-start after about 3 minutes left the car running normal.
While driving at 45/50 MPH three functions failed to operate simultaneously; accelerator/brakes and steering wheel. Also while driving at night headlights quit working without warning.
Questions about the 2001 Saturn LS acceleration
Does the 2001 Saturn LS have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the acceleration of the 2001 Saturn LS, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Saturn LS acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Saturn LS acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Saturn LS have the most acceleration problems?
The Saturn LS model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2001 (12 complaints) and 2000 (10 complaints).
Other 2001 Saturn LS problems
Engine 339Electrical 80Lights 52Transmission 30Steering 29Suspension 29Fuel system 24Brakes 22Airbags 16Tires 11Seats 5Visibility 5Body 2Seat belts 2Locks 1
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