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2002 Saturn S-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (51%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 130 repairs.
2002 Saturn S-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 115 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| Saturn S-Series in Georgia, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Water leaks into passenger area during heavy rain | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Alabama, United States Jan 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Mar 2011220000 miUS $35 | Shifter cable broke. Known common problem for this model at high mileage. I pulled and purchased used replacement parts from DIY junkyard and replaced the part myself. | ||
| Sep 2013254000 mi | Timing chain tensioner failure, caused timing chain to wear teeth off cam gear, jumped time bending valves. Engine will be rebuilt but should be considered junked for statistical purposes. sold for scrap in March 2014. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 2011104000 miUS $120 | Radiator cracked, | ||
| Oct 2011108000 miUS $77 | Belt Tensioner Water pump Failure, Radiator failure. Coolant system flush and fill Thermostat, ECTS Replaced | ||
| Apr 2012117000 miUS $60 | HVAC control knob broken. As well as adjustment cable. | ||
| Sep 2012120040 mi | Worn system TRANSMISSION FAILURE/ DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS FAILED | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn S-Series in New Mexico, United States Jul 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Sep 201486000 miUS $250 | cooling system flush and thermostat replaced-code light came on | ||
| Jun 201596000 mi | seat belt light does not go out when seat belt fastened, headlight alarm no longer works when lights left on with key removed from ignition-have not fixed problem yet. | ||
| Sep 2016112000 miUS $750 | Replaced radiator | ||
| Oct 2016112000 mi | seat belt light, headlight alarm never repaired | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Oregon, United States - Jul 2007 | |||
| Jul 200768000 mi | Check Engine light came on for unknown reason. Has since turned back off and has stayed off for 3,000 miles. Clip for front air damn came off at this same time. Saturn repaired it for free. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Indiana, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| May 2014144550 miUS $46 | Water pump started exhibiting a slow leak. Water pump replaced with new water pump from Advance Auto. Water pump started exhibiting a slow leak. Water pump replaced with new water pump from Advance Auto. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201095800 miUS $20 | Replaced Thermostat | ||
| May 2011108000 miUS $150 | AC System was charged. Could not find leak. Added Dye. Still working fine 10 days later. | ||
| Sep 2011112000 miUS $575 | Replaced both Front Wheel Hub Bearings. | ||
| Jun 2012120000 miUS $130 | Replaced Radiator, Hoses & Coolant | ||
| Sep 2013130000 miUS $95 | Replace Starter. | ||
| Jun 2015142000 miUS $140 | Check AC System for leaks. Evacuate AC System and Charge. No leaks were found. Worked great for 4 weeks, then failed again. | ||
| Jul 2015142000 mi | AC never fixed. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Ohio, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014158000 miUS $85 | Exhaust was fixed. Rusty. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in New York, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013122000 mi | Check engine light came on traced to transmission selector switch. Dealer replaced switch under warranty. | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Indiana, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jul 2012112000 miUS $185 | Idle would drop intermittently. Mechanic replaced spark plug wires. | ||
| Jun 2014123000 miUS $28 | Oil pan drain plug gasket failed, causing engine to lose oil. Drained out remaining oil, replaced drain plug gasket, and replaced oil. Did not replace oil filter. | ||
| Aug 2014123300 miUS $12 | Replace windshield washer fluid pump | ||
| Oct 2014124000 miUS $77 | Replaced headlamp assemblies because the old ones were fogged. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2014 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Dec 2014250480 miC $310 | Actual problem part was the control arm, which included the tie rod end. | ||
| Jan 2015250880 miC $282 | Muffler replaced under warranty, but center pipe not covered by warranty and also required replacement. I believe the labour was also not covered by warranty; just the muffler part itself. | ||
| Jul 2015255720 miC $300 | Front "flex" pipe was replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015256680 miC $2486 | Clutch pressure plate, disc, and release bearing were replaced...clutch was beginning to occasionally "slip", but I could probably have "nursed it" for awhile longer. Had noticed a bit of whine and suspected wheel bearings; shop confirmed they were bad while it was in for the clutch replacement. Lower control arm (with ball joint attached) were replaced during visit to replace clutch. | ||
| Nov 2015260400 miC $197 | Replaced front pads, rotors, and left front caliper, $120 Replaced both front headlight assemblies. Bought parts online for $76.95 total with free shipping. | ||
| Dec 2015262880 miC $46 | Right side mirror had become loose, would lose its position when the door was shut hard. Ordered new one online and installed myself. Shipped postpaid for $46. | ||
| Mar 2016264120 miC $91 | Wheel bearings got noisy after only 11,000 kms since previous replacement in September, 2015. Found new shop that quoted 1/3 the cost of my usual shop to replace the bearings, so I tried them out. Excellent, fast work. Fuel tank straps replaced after one (of two) broke while refueling. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2015 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Nov 2015100440 miC $417 | Just bought this car for $400 and took into shop to have exhaust pipe welded. While there, bad tie rod end was noted. Bought part for $25 and had this shop (OK Tire) replace it for me. $267 for labour and cost of part. Centre exhaust pipe was broken loose from front pipe. Had shop weld to reconnect. Price of this part of repair trip not included in $267 previously reported...add $150 for this part of repair trip. | ||
| Jun 2016104780 miC $131 | Humming noise noted from front end; replaced left front wheel bearing. | ||
| Mar 2017111600 miC $188 | During an MVI inspection, the shop reported that the driver side front wheel bearing needed replacement. I had a spare bearing on hand from the last time this was done (just last summer), so the $188 was just for labour and MVI. MVI was $32 of the $188. | ||
| Aug 2017112840 miC $160 | Brake line ruptured and had to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 2017115320 miC $660 | Clutch slave cylinder replaced. Also had them install an exhaust flex pipe which I purchased elsewhere (cost included above). Later had to return, as the clutch was still not working properly. Also had them install an exhaust flex pipe which I purchased elsewhere (cost included above). | ||
| Dec 2017115320 miC $367 | Clutch Master Cylinder also replaced this time, as the clutch still did not work properly. Previous trip "missed' the fact that the clutch master cylinder also needed replacement. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201172000 miUS $830 | engine intake manifold | ||
| Aug 201176000 miUS $275 | Replaced front left hub bearing | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2004 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Nov 200439000 miUS $1100 | Head gasket replacement. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Michigan, United States Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 201483000 miUS $100 | Replace alternator and battery | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Delaware, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Dec 2016201000 miUS $85 | Exhaust leak in down pipe. Welded crack in down pipe. Clutch action weak. Replaced clutch master/slave unit. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Utah, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016157000 miUS $500 | Radiator had glued seam that leaked, had to replace | ||
| Dec 2016162000 miUS $200 | Oxygen sensor was bad which triggered check engine light | ||
| Saturn S-Series in South Carolina, United States May 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Dec 2010209000 miUS $250 | Crankshaft position sensor replaced, car on ramps. Guided by richpin video on saturnfans forum. Did not need to remove starter but did disconnect battery for safety. Intended as preventive, but afterwards CEL out and runs more smoothly. Driver's side front wheel bearing was making roaring/buzzing noise,replaced at a tire shop when I had it in for new tires.Replacement cost for bearing assembly including labor was $250 at Tire Kingdom. | ||
| Jan 2012223600 miUS $160 | Intake gasket replaced,common on these cars,was improperly installed by factory robot,now more responsive,gained 2 mpg and smoother idle from repair,car drove MANY miles with defect before repair..had intermittent check engine before | ||
| Aug 2012268200 miUS $60 | Misfire,replaced coilpacks | ||
| Dec 2012279000 miUS $50 | Replaced radiator with one from a junkyard | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Washington, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Mar 2012132000 miUS $256 | Replace water pump. | ||
| Nov 2012144300 miUS $300 | Replace rear brake cylinders | ||
| Jun 2013154000 miUS $20 | Replace intake manifold gasket to correct fast idle. | ||
| Jul 2015186000 mi | Oil leak | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn S-Series in North Carolina, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Aug 2014114000 miUS $300 | replace compressor, expansion valve, dryer | ||
| Saturn S-Series in New York, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 2014122300 miUS $50 | Exhaust leak that required a small patch. | ||
| Dec 2014125000 miUS $50 | Exhaust muffler strap broken and replaced. While difficult to find a factory bracket to fit the large factory muffler, a local GM dealer actually had one in stock. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Michigan, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 201498000 mi | SES light was on due to carbon buildup in EGR valve. Googled code and found you tube video showing how to remove carbon buildup. | ||
| Jul 201498200 miUS $40 | Plugs and wires | ||
| Sep 201499000 miUS $180 | Replaced struts, strut mount, spring assembly. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - May 2017 | |||
| Apr 2012146000 miUS $30 | Water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced, so I replaced it with a new one which was purchased at the auto parts store. | ||
| Jan 2013156700 miUS $25 | The heat shield under the car was loose and vibrating. The used screws to re-attach it to the bottom of the car. | ||
| Aug 2013155500 miUS $25 | Exhaust was loose and needed to be reattached to the bottom of the car. | ||
| Sep 2014168000 miUS $1200 | The entire exhaust system, including the catalytic converter and muffler, was replaced. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Dec 201060000 miUS $7 | Side marker light assembly leaked water destroying the lamp holder and lamp. Replaced lamp holder and lamp. Sealed assembly to prevent leaks. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013178000 miUS $30 | Found that both wheel cylinders were leaking when I took the drums off to replace rear brakes. New cylinders were $15 each at parts store. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| May 201183500 miUS $80 | The AC was not blowing cold air. Had to evacuate and refill freon. The AC was not blowing cold air. Had to evacuate and refill freon. | ||
| Jul 201185000 miUS $350 | AC condenser replaced | ||
| Jul 201286000 mi | Replaced belt Tensioner | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Illinois, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Nov 2012128500 miUS $750 | Engine was missing at idle. Cracked intake manifold gasket. $700 labor for $30 part. Cracked radiator - plastic/metal separating. Will not pay $650 for $100 part - will change out myself. | ||
| Dec 2012130000 miUS $171 | Replaced Radiator. After changing radiator, the transmission coolant line rusted apart. I tried patching it and was unsuccessful. Had to change out transmission coolant/oil line from transmission to radiator. Car was using 1 quart of transmission fluid /100mi. | ||
| Mar 2013136000 miUS $400 | Worn Ball Joint replaced. $120 part, $240 labor. Needed wheel alignment after it was replaced | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018108000 miUS $80 | Front wheel bearing was out. Replaced wheel bearing and hub. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in New Mexico, United States Jan 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jan 2009138000 miUS $50 | Muffler, cut one off a salvage vehicle, welded on the replacement | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Delaware, United States Dec 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2022238000 miUS $1500 | Too many parts replaced to count. Most parts were original. Many suspension, brake, and drive train parts replaced. Engine rebuilt. Clutch replaced. | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn S-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Apr 201395700 miUS $16 | Cooling System - Bad Radiator Cap | ||
| May 2014110700 miUS $250 | Seized up drivers brake caliper. ABS tone ring rusted/cracked and sensor bad. | ||
| Jul 2014116000 miUS $10 | Odometer light burned out. | ||
| Aug 2014117000 miUS $50 | Water pump failure - leaving puddles, no complete loss of coolant. Note that repair cost includes pump, spray gasket maker, 2 gallons coolant, 2 gallons distilled water. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jun 2010117000 miUS $100 | Replace DOHC cam cover gasket, oil leaking/ usage high. Also replaced the PCV to stop oil usage. Oil use is more than a quart in 1500 miles. Trying to get the usage up to one quart in 3000 miles. | ||
| Dec 2010122000 miUS $400 | New stuts all (4) were replaced while the front wheel bearing was replaced...an alignment is also being done since it is a recommended after removing the struts. | ||
| Apr 2011123500 miUS $171 | Power Steering fluid was dark and they recommended replacing it. The battery was low, so that was replaced and the hazy driver side head light was buffed out. | ||
| Aug 2012133600 miUS $170 | Muffler rusted out. Replaced the whole exhaust system. | ||
| Dec 2012140000 miUS $200 | Front brakes pull to the right on hard braking | ||
| Aug 2013143900 mi | Surging at idle. Replaced the throttle position sensor. | ||
| Apr 2014146000 miUS $100 | Code P0133, O2sensor replaced | ||
| Jul 2014148500 miUS $356 | New radiator, thermostat, hoses, overflow cap, and flush with new coolant. | ||
| Sep 2014161000 miUS $600 | Both control arms were replaced and an alignment done | ||
| Apr 2015163000 mi | The car was running but poorly...had an ignition problem...donated to Rawhide Boy's Ranch. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2014144000 miUS $180 | Replaced front struts and springs. Old springs were both broken. New tie rod ends also installed. | ||
| Mar 2017148000 miUS $60 | ABS light was on. Trouble shot to right wheel sensor was open. While working on this system the brakes were removed and slider pins on front disc lubricated. And both outer tie rod ends had broken grease boots and were rusting and stiff from lack of grease. Replaced both sides, grease boots cracked and no grease in fitting. | ||
| May 2018150000 miUS $465 | New tires after a blow out. | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202265000 miUS $150 | wheel bearing | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Iowa, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 2012167500 miUS $120 | Radiator leaking, replaced radiator | ||
| Mar 2014181000 miUS $60 | Front Right wheel bearing needed replaced. | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201127280 miC $480 | Broken front spring, lower ball joint(1) and worn tierod end (1) | ||
| Apr 201333680 miC $500 | new mass air sensor, an couple of feet of exhaust pipe, new plugs and associated wires. | ||
| May 201334100 miC $500 | Needed new intake manifold gasket | ||
| Dec 201437200 miC $50 | Replace tail pipe | ||
| Jun 201537200 miC $225 | Replace starter motor | ||
| Sep 201537820 miC $175 | rusted brake line. | ||
| Jun 201834720 miC $200 | Replaced both tie-rods | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014102000 miUS $1500 | Intake manifold gasket Solenoids | ||
| Jun 2014102000 mi | Threw rod | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Apr 201294000 miUS $25 | Engine missing at idle with #1 misfire code. Spark plug wires and plugs replaced. Still missed with #1 misfire code. #1 misfire code. Diagnosed leaky intake manifold gasket. Replaced. Temp gauge read low. Replaced thermostat and temp sender, flushed radiator. Driver's seat adjuster didn't work. Wire under seat was broken. Repaired. | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn S-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013220000 miUS $100 | Engine jumped when car shifts gears. Replaced all 4 mounts | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn S-Series in Minnesota, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Mar 2010279000 miUS $220 | Tie rods in front and spark plugs | ||
| May 2010281000 miUS $70 | Refilled freon. | ||
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