2005 Saturn L300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Saturn L300, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 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.
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Saturn L300 have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 35,871 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 ther”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 20, 2026 · Seats
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 15, 2019 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 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 2005 Saturn L300
How do I know if my 2005 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.