2004 Saturn LS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Saturn LS. That ranks 4th out of 5 LS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 86,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Saturn LS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 86,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Saturn LS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Saturn LS.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ls 300. The contact stated that the headlights and turn signals failed. In order to turn the lights off, the battery had to be disconnected. The contact also stated that smoke would emit from the steering column while driving. The vehicle was not taken to the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Saturn LS?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, steering problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Saturn LS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Saturn LS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.