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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2005 Saturn L300.
Owner complaints (25)
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Saturn L300 (1 crashes reported). Among 3 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 42).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Saturn L300 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L300 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.