2003 Saturn L300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,673miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Saturn L300, 5% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,673 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10627094, filed 2014-08, 140,000 miles“Steering column clunking. Had intermediate shaft repaired when I purchased the car in 12/2007 which I included the lubrication of the intermediate shaft and replacing the sway bar links. In 3/2008, problem of clunking noise resurfaced. Steering gear was failing and leaking and repairs were made. In 12/2008, clunking noise resurfaced. Find tie rod was loose and that the strut mounts needed to be replaced. Clunking noise has resurfaced in late 2009, early 2010. Saturn is investigating repair needs based on previous work performed.”
NHTSA complaint #10318995, filed 2010-03, 69,346 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Saturn L300
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Saturn L300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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