2003 Saturn L300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other L300 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Saturn L300. That ranks 2nd out of 3 L300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 24%), typically at around 85,306 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 fires, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 42owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Saturn L300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 24% | 85,306 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 24% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 12% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 10% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 10% | 56,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 7% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 7% | 65,935 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 7% | 18,400 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 104,673 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 30,754 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | 67,950 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 69,346 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 67,770 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 8 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 112,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Saturn L300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Saturn L300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Timing chain failure (PE06006) — opened Jan 24, 2006, closed Jun 6, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 (na) saturn l300. The contact stated that the anti-freeze warning indicator illuminated, the rear passenger side tail light failed, and the wiper motor did not operate normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn l300. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to turn into any direction after numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the ignition switch was replaced. The contact also mentioned that both red plastic tail light covers faded into a…
Ignition switch will not start the car. It is in the off position. I am having a new switch installed. I do not understand why this car part is not on the recall list. All other 2003 saturns are being recalled. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn l300. The contact stated that the brake lights failed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 106,800.
The cluster lights, brake lights, and parking lights have gone out. It shows for other models; but mine that it is a safety concern. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Saturn L300?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Saturn L300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Saturn L300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other L300 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.