MYRModel Year Report

2003 Saturn L300

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2003 Saturn L300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:19.203Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
42
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 42 complaints 2003 42 2004: 61 complaints 2004 2005: 25 complaints 2005
2003: 42 complaints 2003 42 2004: 61 complaints 2004 2005: 25 complaints 2005
2003: 42 complaints 2003 42 2004: 61 complaints 2004 2005: 25 complaints 2005

2003: 42 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200342
200461
200525

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

26% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and turn signal.

FIRE

Electrical system

24% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing control module.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Saturn L300. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated and there was a leak which allowed water to drip into the cabin.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-19

In February, 2007 and in April of 2008 I was involved separate front end crashes while driving my 2003 Saturn L300. In both instances seatbelt restraints were used (As always), but the air-bags failed to deploy. Fortunately, no one was injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-28

Also filed under Air bags

Engine

12% · 5 reports
FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.

Vehicle speed control

10% · 4 reports
CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2006-01-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-06-06 Timing chain failure

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Saturn L300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Saturn L300 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Saturn L300?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Saturn L300 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.