Saturn L300 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 128 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Saturn L300, across 3 model years (2003–2005). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (61). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Saturn L300 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No L300 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 L300: 61 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2003 L300: 42 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 L300: 25 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Saturn L300 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 32 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Saturn L300 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 L300 | 25 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 L300 | 61 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 L300 | 42 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Saturn L300 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (61), 2003 (42), 2005 (25). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Saturn L300?
Electrical System, with 32 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Saturn L300 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.