Saturn L300 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 128 owner complaints for the Saturn L300 (model years 2003–2005). The most reported problem area is electrical system (32 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (22 complaints). The 2004 model year has the most recalls (2).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (61), 2003 (42) and 2005 (25). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (25).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Saturn L300 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 32 | 3 of 3 | |
| Exterior lighting | 22 | 2 of 3 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 3 of 3 | |
| Power train | 9 | 2 of 3 | |
| Engine | 9 | 3 of 3 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V245000 | Jun 2, 2005 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2004 | 291,652 |
| 05V158000 | Apr 20, 2005 | Seat belts | 2004 | 20,701 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 9 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 8 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.