Saturn L300 vs Hyundai Excel
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Saturn L300 | Hyundai Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 170 | 424 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2005 | 1986–2001 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | — |
| Best model year | 2005 | — |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 28 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 46 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 32 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.3% | 25.2% |
Saturn L300 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
32
18.8%
Engine & Cooling
27
15.9%
Lights
26
15.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
8.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
5.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
5.3%
Steering
7
4.1%
Brakes
7
4.1%
Hyundai Excel by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
85
20.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
73
17.2%
Electrical System
53
12.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
43
10.1%
Seat Belts
31
7.3%
Brakes
20
4.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
4.5%
Body & Structure
15
3.5%