2005 Saturn L300: problems, recalls and reliability

“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?”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2010

“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 needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2010

“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 did not circulate the appropriate flow of air through the vents. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2010

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn l300. The contact stated that while attempting to turn off the engine, the key was out of the ignition switch but the engine was still running. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,247 and current mileage was 69,953. Updated 09/05/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle did not start up until the key was removed from the ignition. The vehicle began to roar and rev up while in the off position. The vehicle stopped on it's own. Updated 09/11/2014 *js”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2009

“Instrument panel cluster stopped working. However, at this time, it is operable. Dealership checked and got code: u1000 class 2 data link malfunction, but would not replace panel cluster. Was told by dealership, and corporate office, that panel cluster must be completely inoperable before replacement. This means there would be no speedometer, etc., which is a safety hazard. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2009

“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 mph, the steering wheel locked up, causing the vehicle to not be able to turn and crashed into a telephone pole. No injuries were sustained, and a police report was taken. The vehicle was at the service dealer, who could not determine the problem. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2006

“Dt*: the contact stated while applying pressure to the accelerator or brake pedal at various speeds, both were pressed due to the close placement of the two. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who determined this was the way the pedals were designed. The manufacturer was alerted.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2006