2004 Saturn L300 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Saturn L300, 5% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,250 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.
“A year ago, a grinding noise came from the steering when turning at low speeds. The dealership said they could find nothing wrong. I took it back to the dealership and they told me, while I was making the appointment, that it was the steering shaft.”
NHTSA complaint #10181545, filed 2007-02, 61,000 miles“Grinding noise from power steering while making turns. Had two mechanics look at the car and was told the rack and pinion would need to be replaced. Contacted dealership and was told it is a common failure in this model.”
NHTSA complaint #10181043, filed 2007-01, 51,500 miles“My wife and I own a 2004 Saturn L300. My wife is the primary driver and she reported seeing a wisp of smoke coming from the steering column. We took it to the Saturn dealership and they said it was an electrical short. A couple of weeks later my wife reported the same wisp of smoke. We took it back to the dealership to have them repair it again. The second time they repaired it, the turn signal would not turn off when the wheel was turned. Also, the wisp of smoke is back again. This will be the third time into the dealership for the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10315338, filed 2010-03Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 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 2004 Saturn L300
15 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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