Average Rating
| Comfort: |  | 3.8 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  | 3.9 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: |  | 4.1 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: |  | 4.0 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: |  | 4.2 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | | 4.1 out of 5 |
10 out of 13 people would recommended this car to a friend | ||
Consumer Reviews
Rating from Professional
 (2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
3 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: |  |
2 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Reliability: |  |
1 out of 5 |
"Saturn Customer complained about Saturn Automobiles Electrical & Computer Issues: My second new Saturn, after about 50,000 miles, began mysteriously and without warning, dying randomly at stops, or when braking to almost full stop. The Saturn dealership(s) I took it to couldn't find anything wrong with it. It became so dangerous and an impediment to normal life that I traded it in for a new 2003 L-Series sedan. About 8 months after having purchased the car, two of the automatic door locks stopped working correctly. I was told me that only the engine parts were covered under the warranty, not the parts inside the door; it was probably this little chip inside the door that controlled the lock and was faulty, it would be easy to change but it would be costly because of the labor to take the door off. We were looking at over $80 per door. I was amazed; I paid for automatic door locks, the car was pretty much brand new, and though the door locks didn't work the company didn't stand behind them. The 2003 L-Series had an electrical system recall for something related to it's ignition system. Now I'm at 87,000 and all the door locks are misbehaving and suddently all the electrical is acting screwy. One night it decide not to run; the engine would turn over and then quietly and almost instantly cut out. The dashboard lights flicker on and off, a "ding" occurs (while driving)intermittently as though a door is left open, various warning lights pop on and off, the gas needle is staying in the "full" position but drops to 0 when the dash lights randomly flash dim. (It's probably has a little under 1/2 tank of gas left.) Saturn won't diagnose the problem for free and then give you an estimate for repairs. They charge you for the diagnostic. I should have returned the car when the first automatic doorlock malfunctioned. As of tonight the car won't start, but the battery's good and the lights are on! I have bad electrical/computer experiences on two brand new Saturn cars now (the last 2 out of my total 3) and despite my first good experience when the company was brand new, I can't recommend them and don't trust their reliability or quality or company's willingness to stand behind their car. I still have two more years of expensive payments left on this car!"
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from A Dad
 (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Features: |  |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"2nd L I've purchased. 40 - 50% less than a comparable Accord. Daughter has put 50k miles on a 2002 with no problems. Side curtain air bags are standard after 2002. Nice size and decent mileage with 4 cylinder. Saturn service rates are very reasonable even though I haven't had any major work needed."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from disgruntled owner
 (3) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
3 out of 5 |
"Pretty good gas mileage, good handling, and reliable in the first 3 years of ownership. Ironically, now that I'm out of the warranty period, there's a problem with the steering. Regarding the famed Saturn customer service, if someone says NO politely, that doesn't make it great service. If I could do it over again, I would buy an Accord."
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: N/A
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