2005 Saturn L300
Only 25 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2005: 25 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 61 |
| 2005 | 25 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
7 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Saturn L300. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the transmission shifted violently and jerked. The failure occurred more frequently in warm weather temperatures.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-12
Also filed under Power train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Saturn ion L3. The contact stated the key failed to release from the ignition which caused the battery and the computer system to fail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-26
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.
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January 28TH, 2005 - purchased 2005 Saturn l-300. 10 minutes after the car left the lot the check engine light came on. The oxygen sensor was bad. The oxygen sensor was replaced by Saturn of fond du lac, wi.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-16
Suspension
3 of 25 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
Power train
3 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveline.
Steering
2 of 25 total reports mention: steering.
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Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 MPH, the steering wheel locked up, causing the vehicle to not be able to turn and crashed into a telephone pole. No injuries were sustained, and a police report was taken.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-15
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2005 Saturn L300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2005 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 2005 Saturn L300?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 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.