2005 Saturn L300 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Saturn L300. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
POWER TRAIN
2
STEERING
2
1crashes
SUSPENSION:REAR
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1
Total complaints30

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

SEATS · reported 2025-02-05

“Leaking fuel pump”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2020-12-02

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-11-05

“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.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-10-01

“While driving on the highway around 55mph the car would suddenly lose throttle response. All the engine lights would come on and the car would shake violently until I turn it off and then back on. Once I do that the car drives but shifts violently. Was told it was a pcm failure. Occurs more often…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2013-10-16

“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?”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2010-11-10

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion l3. The contact stated the key failed to release from the ignition which caused the battery and the computer system to fail. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic whom inspected the vehicle and advised that the ignition switch sensor failed and…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2010-09-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn l300. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the transmission shifted violently and jerked. The failure occurred more frequently in warm weather temperatures. In addition, the air conditioner/heater failed to operate to the desired selection and…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2010-07-07
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Saturn L300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.