2005 Saturn Saturn L Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 27, 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 2005 Saturn Saturn L Series. That ranks 4th out of 5 Saturn L Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 15,480 miles. 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 2005 Saturn Saturn L Series problems

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

Seat Belts1 · ~15,480 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seat Belts1100%15,480——

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

2005 Saturn Saturn L Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.

The part in question is the rear seat belt adjuster. This part is used for children who have outgrown booster seats and are still too small for the regular seat belt. I have had 6 of these seat belt adjuster break. 5 have been documented with replacements at the dealership. Most of the times i had…

Seat Belts · received Jul 27, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10163606

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Saturn Saturn L Series?

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

Was there a recall on the 2005 Saturn Saturn L Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.