2004 Saturn Saturn L Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 19, 2006 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Saturn L Series 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 Saturn L Series. That ranks 4th out of 5 Saturn L Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 43,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Saturn Saturn L Series problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seats1 · ~43,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seats1100%43,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2004 Saturn Saturn L Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Saturn Saturn L Series.

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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* - on december 11, 2006, the contact was driving his 2004 saturn view at 35 mph with the seat warmer on, when the seat caught on fire and contact was burned on his left leg. The contact attempted to turn the seat warmer off but could not. A mechanic unplugged the seat warmer and put the fire…

Seats · received Dec 19, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10176564

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Saturn Saturn L Series?

Owners most often report seats problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Saturn Saturn L Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Saturn Saturn L Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Saturn L Series model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.