2005 Saturn L300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other L300 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Saturn L300. That ranks 3rd out of 3 L300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 28%), typically at around 23,124 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 7 | 28% | 23,124 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 16% | 8,038 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 12% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 12% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 9,518 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 93,501 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 129,472 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 4 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 17,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Saturn L300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Drivers seat suspension separated under the seat. Sudden drop caused temporary loss of full visibility, poor driver controls contact, distraction and potential collision. Problem is permanent and therefore unrepeatable and not presented to dealer or service center. Managed somewhat poorly…
Leaking fuel pump
My 2005 saturn has a gas leak ,just like my 2009 chevrolet equinox . My chevrolet equinox problem was created because of the hot arizona summers. Dried out gaskets etc. Why was the equinox covered and not the saturn? Whats gives?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn l300. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the serpentine belt had fractured and entered into the engine compartment. In addition, the mechanic…
The car smells of gas on the inside as well as the outside of the car while driving anywhere. Even when its parked the car smell of gas. This started about 3 mos ago.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Saturn L300?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Saturn L300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.