The 2005 Saturn L300 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (7 reports).
0Recalls
25Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2005 Saturn L300 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Saturn L300.
Most common 2005 Saturn L300 problems
Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
Drivers seat suspension separated under the seat. Sudden drop caused temporary loss of full visibility, poor driver controls contact, distraction and potential collision. Problem is permanent and therefore unrepeatable and not presented to dealer or service center. Managed somewhat poorly afterwards with a pillow atop the seat. Problem has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance representative or others. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to failure. None after failure.
LEAKING FUEL PUMP
MY 2005 SATURN HAS A GAS LEAK ,JUST LIKE MY 2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX . MY CHEVROLET EQUINOX PROBLEM WAS CREATED BECAUSE OF THE HOT ARIZONA SUMMERS. DRIED OUT GASKETS ETC. WHY WAS THE EQUINOX COVERED AND NOT THE SATURN? WHATS GIVES?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SATURN L300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD FRACTURED AND ENTERED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IN ADDITION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED A LARGE HOLE IN THE ENGINE COVER, WHICH ALLOWED THE DRIVE BELT TO ENTER INTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HUDIBURG CHEVROLET IN MIDWEST CITY, OKLAHOMA. PER THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED BECAUSE THE ENGINE H
THE CAR SMELLS OF GAS ON THE INSIDE AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING ANYWHERE. EVEN WHEN ITS PARKED THE CAR SMELL OF GAS. THIS STARTED ABOUT 3 MOS AGO.
2005 Saturn L300 questions
Does the 2005 Saturn L300 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Saturn L300 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Saturn L300?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Suspension (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Saturn L300 has been fixed?
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