2005 Saturn L300 vs 2005 Toyota Prius
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 | 2005 Saturn L300 | 2005 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 1,051 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 452 | 222 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 102 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn L300 | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 346 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 178 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 128 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 109 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 82 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 64 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 68 |
| Power Train | 3 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 71 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 55 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 42 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
2005 Saturn L300
2005 Toyota Prius
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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.