2003 Nissan Altima vs 2003 Saturn L300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Nissan Altima | 2003 Saturn L300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 883 | 42 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 304 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 64,635 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Saturn L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 450 | 4 |
| Structure | 126 | 1 |
| Engine | 117 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 89 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 4 |
| Power Train | 34 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 28 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 28 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 235 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 129 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 107 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 40 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 36 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 28 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
2003 Nissan Altima
2003 Saturn L300
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.