Saturn L300 vs Oldsmobile 98
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 | Oldsmobile 98 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 170 | 417 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2005 | 1975–1999 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 31 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.3% | 17.3% |
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%
Oldsmobile 98 by year
What breaks
Brakes
83
19.9%
Electrical System
45
10.8%
Engine & Cooling
40
9.6%
Airbags
33
7.9%
Seat Belts
33
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
6.0%
Steering
22
5.3%
Body & Structure
16
3.8%