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2003 Saturn L300 Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
5%of 42 total for the year
Median mileage
604miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Saturn L300, 5% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 604 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving 50-70 MPH front end shakes uncontrollably. The brakes squeak and the rotors warped. The metallic surface area rusted abnormally from morning compensation. The wheels wobbled as a result of the warped rotors.”

NHTSA complaint #10059854, filed 2004-04, 8 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200514%
200447%
200325%

Other parts of the 2003 Saturn L300

Electrical system
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Interior lighting
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Saturn L300

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology