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2000 Saturn L-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (8%)

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2000 Saturn L-Series repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Saturn L-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Jan 2013 110000 mi US $87	I used a scanner to get trouble codes, checked for vacuum leaks and bad fuses that could cause the p0030 and p0171 codes that came up, and then replaced the faulty oxygen sensor.

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Saturn L-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 153140 mi	Car was scrapped. Extensive rust. Engine cradle replaced earlier. Broken turn signal switch.

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Saturn L-Series in Illinois, United States - Nov 2012
Aug 2012 94500 mi US $320	Strut mount bearing failed 6, SIX times, along with a broken front coil spring.
Nov 2012 98000 mi US $120	Common failure: CPS disallowing car to start.

Saturn L-Series in British Columbia, Canada - Dec 2013
Jun 2011 C $652	Replaced the MAP sensor
Sep 2012 130200 mi C $305	Replaced the MAP sensor again, 305 bucks this time, not the 675 the GM dealer soaked me for
Dec 2013 134540 mi C $462	Replaced faulty EGR Valve

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Saturn L-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Oct 2018
Jun 2015 227540 mi C $500	AC Evaporator developed a leak
Oct 2017 236220 mi C $120	Exhaust Flex Joint was changed.
Sep 2018 239940 mi C $15	The steel tube portion of the power steering fluid return line to the pump reservoir had developed a pin hole from corrosion. The repair was to cut off the tube and install a new piece of rubber hose over the tube with worm hose clamps.

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Saturn L-Series in California, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Apr 2018 283000 mi US $125	Left front wheel bearing was making noise - going bad.

Saturn L-Series in California, United States May 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015 110000 mi	Problem with pistons and valves needed top or full engine rebuild. Too expensive to repair, car not worth fixing.

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