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Saturn L300 problems by year

Owners have filed 128 complaints about the Saturn L300 since 2003, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 61 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and lights problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
128
Recalls
2
Worst year
2004
Model years
2003-2005

Saturn L300 years to avoid

No model year of the Saturn L300 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Saturn L300 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Saturn L300 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200320042005

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Saturn L300 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    32
  • Engine
    25
  • Lights
    22
  • Fuel system
    13
  • Transmission
    10
  • Acceleration
    9
  • Tires
    7
  • Steering
    7
  • Brakes
    7
  • Suspension
    6
  • Airbags
    6
  • Body
    4

Saturn L300 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20058425Electrical17,00001
20046261Electrical66,01023
20037042Electrical61,50005

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Saturn L300

What years of the Saturn L300 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Saturn L300 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Saturn L300?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Saturn L300?

Electrical, with 32 complaints across all years, followed by engine (25) and lights (22).

How many recalls does the Saturn L300 have?

2 recalls between 2003 and 2005. The 2004 model year has the most, with 2.

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