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Saturn L Series years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the Saturn L Series since 2000. The 2001 model year has 9 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
19
Recalls
0
Worst year
2001
Model years
2000-2005

Saturn L Series years to avoid

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

Best Saturn L Series years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Saturn L Series complaints by model year

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

20002001200220042005

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Saturn L Series problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    12
  • Electrical
    3
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Saturn L Series problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2005-1Seat belts00
2004-1Seats00
2002-3Electrical00
2001-9Engine93,75000
2000-5Engine00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Saturn L Series

What years of the Saturn L Series should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used Saturn L Series?

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

What is the most common problem with the Saturn L Series?

Engine, with 12 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (3) and fuel system (2).

How many recalls does the Saturn L Series have?

No recalls on record.

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