2004 Saturn LS
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 382 |
| 2001 | 582 |
| 2002 | 493 |
| 2004 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Saturn LS 300. The contact stated that the headlights and turn signals failed. In order to turn the lights off, the battery had to be disconnected.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-05
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Exterior lighting
1 of 1 total report mentions: exterior lighting.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Saturn LS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Saturn LS 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 2004 Saturn LS?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Saturn LS 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.