2003 Saturn L300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2003 Saturn L300, and owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Saturn L300. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Saturn L300 have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,651 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 (na) saturn l300. The contact stated that the anti-freeze warning indicator illuminated, the rear passenger side tail light failed, and the wiper motor did not operate norm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 19, 2016 · Engine
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn l300. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to turn into any direction after numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the ignition swi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 19, 2015 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Saturn L300. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18 / 26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Saturn L300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saturn L300 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Saturn L300 | 0 | 42 |
| 2004 Saturn L300 | 2 | 61 |
| 2005 Saturn L300 | 0 | 25 |
Checking a specific 2003 Saturn L300
How do I know if my 2003 Saturn L300 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saturn dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Saturn models
- Ion4,343 complaints
- Vue2,351 complaints
- SL2,218 complaints
- LS1,458 complaints
- Aura1,439 complaints
- Outlook1,352 complaints
- Sky516 complaints
- SC1413 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.