2004 Saturn L300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“The battery warning and emergency service lights (I.e., the car with the wrench signal) flashed on my 2004 Saturn L300 in mid-may 2008. I was on the highway at the time. As I slowed down to exit the speedometer stopped. I made it home and parked it in the car port. I had it towed to Saturn of birmingham (sob) the next morning. Sob has had it for 4 days now. The service tech's (at least three have looked at it) have had a difficult time determining what the problem is. For now, the power train (PCM) has been replaced. …”

“I own a 2004 Saturn L300 sedan. On october 25, 2007, I was driving my car on the highway in the passing lane going about 65 to 70 MPH and the car stalls and the gas pedal shows no response. The car engine warning light comes on along with the service engine light and loss of power light on the dashboard. I had to crossover a lane and pull the car over. While putting the car in park the car shakes. I turn the ignition off and start the car again and I am able to go but the transmission shifts very hard. There were no precursor signs that the car was having problems. …”

“Car stalled while driving in traffic and would not restart. Car also failed to start on some mornings and also after filling at gas station. Its seems that this issue can go on for sometime between the times it happens.”

“Problem synopsis: while driving at freeway speeds (65 miles per hour) the vehicle lost power, causing the reduced engine power (rep) and service vehicle soon (svs) lights to illuminate. Upon pulling to the side of the road and shifting the vehicle into park, it would idle roughly until shutting the engine off. Vehicle would start immediately after, with high RPM at idle and hard shifts into gear. Vehicle would only exhibit these problems when the automatic transmission would shift gears, usually between 3rd and 4th gear. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Saturn L300. The contact stated that while in reverse the gear shifter ceased and the vehicle failed to start-up. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and it was determined that the shifter cable was detached. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.”