2004 Saturn L300 electrical system problems
15 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2004 Saturn L300, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 53,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 53,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Wiper switch heats up on ignition and also randomly while running - causing smoke and burning smellfrom steering column and wipers to turn on by themselves. First replacement done by certified mechanic with certified GM part cost $365. 3 years later, it's the same issue again!
Intermittently while driving at night the headlights and dashboard lightsblink on and off. The lights would stay off for a few seconds then come back on again. The dealer claimed that this was perfectly normal. This problem occurred four times in the last two weeks. The consumer indicated tha the vehiclke also lost power while drivng. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to determined the cause of the problem.
Electrical system problems in other years
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001