2004 Saturn L300
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Saturn L300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 20 on record.
2004 Saturn L300 at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2004 Saturn L300 recalls 2
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE PLASTIC HOUSING IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME DISTORTED IF THE BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW TAIL LAMP REINFORCING SOCKET ADAPTERS AND SOCKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
CERTAIN WAGONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE HOLDING THE REQUIRED TEST LOAD FOR THE REQUIRED TIME.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT CENTER BELT ANCHOR REINFORCEMENT PLATE TO THE FLOOR PAN OF THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2004 Saturn L300 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2004 Saturn L300 worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2004 Saturn L300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2004 Saturn L300 trims & engines on record
2004 Saturn L300 vehicles on record
2004 Saturn L300 21G8JD54R74Y506392
2004 Saturn L300 11G8JC54F04Y512463
2004 Saturn L300 31G8JL84R84Y509614
2004 Saturn L300 21G8JD54R04Y510221
2004 Saturn L300 11G8JC54F44Y510473
2004 Saturn L300 21G8JD54R34Y508527
2004 Saturn L300 31G8JL84R54Y501650
2004 Saturn L300 31G8JL54R24Y509252
2004 Saturn L300 31G8JL54R54Y514395
2004 Saturn L300 11G8JC54F44Y508268
2004 Saturn L300 31G8JL54R24Y512314
2004 Saturn L300 11G8JC54F04Y509658
2004 Saturn L300 21G8JD54R54Y500459
2004 Saturn L300 21G8JD54R44Y502168
2004 Saturn L300 21G8JD84RX4Y511488
2004 Saturn L300 21G8JD54R64Y505721
2004 Saturn L300 31G8JL54R44Y512556
2004 Saturn L300 21G8JD54R04Y521252
2004 Saturn L300 31G8JL54R14Y510845
2004 Saturn L300 11G8JC54F24Y519995
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2004 Saturn L300 — frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Saturn L300 have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Saturn L300. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Saturn L300 get?
The 2004 Saturn L300 has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).
How much is a 2004 Saturn L300 worth?
Comparable 2004 Saturn L300 listings run roughly $500–$3,500, typically around $1,803 (from 19 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.