2003 Saturn L300 electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Saturn L300 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ignition switch will not start the car. It is in the off position. I am having a new switch installed. I do not understand why this car part is not on the recall list. All other 2003 saturns are being recalled. *tr”
filed Aug 21, 2014
“Computer which records and displays speed, engine rpm, mileage, and vehicle warnings failed completely. This failure meant the dash no longer records mileage, and will not display speed or rpm. Dangerous failure for untrained driver. Unknown speed could lead to unsafe driving or crash, having…”
filed Jun 9, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other L300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 L300 | 7 | 28% |
| 2004 L300 | 15 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Saturn L300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.