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Saturn ASTRA repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (7%)

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Saturn ASTRA brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Saturn ASTRA 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

45260 mi

C $880
brakes and rotors, both axles 

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2009 Saturn ASTRA 2dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

15500 mi ABS, TRAC Control and Check Engine lights indicated problem as well as fluctuating speedometer when parked. Dealer diagnosed as bad wheel speed sensor. Repair involved replacing the left front wheel hub (which includes the sensor). 

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2008 Saturn ASTRA 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

19200 mi

US $500
wheel bearing replaced due to faulty wheel speed sensor 
57000 mi

US $29
Parking brake cable boots cracked and let moisture into the cable housing, causing brake cable to get stuck in freezing conditions. Common problem on this car. Direct replacement fixed the issue. 
119100 mi

US $50
Replaced both rusted rear disc brake backing (dust) plates. 
17360 mi ABS warning light came on. The following trip both ABS and check engine warning lights were on and finally only check engine warning light was on. ABS wheel sensor replaced. 
32860 mi

C $260
Parking brake frozen on, water accumulated between cable and sleeve due to torn rubber boot at rear RH wheel. 
24500 mi Check engine, traction control, and ABS lights came on. Car revved to 20mph on its own a few times upon starting the car; doors all locked themselves (unlockable by OnStar). Dealer replaced entire front left wheel hub assembly- faulty wheel speed sensor. 
69220 mi Replaced parking brake cables 

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2008 Saturn ASTRA 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

43000 mi

US $1200
After 10 years of driving with mainly short/local trips, I had all four wheel brakes (pads and rotors) replaced. $1200 total cost. 
69400 mi

C $380
A stuck brake while in the Sault St Marie. new pads and routers+kit in car. get them installed wold fix problem. 
6000 mi Check engine light is on. Something to do with the traction control sensor in a wheel bearing?? 
48000 mi

US $750
ABS and Wheel Speed Sensor. $390 PART, took a week from Belgium to get. 

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2008 Saturn ASTRA 2dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

22000 mi Problem was a faulty speed sensor which also triggered the ABS/Traction Control warning lights. The part was ordered and installed free of charge. 
6000 mi

US $1300
When I got rid of the Astra I was still waiting on some brake calipers. Backordered. 
73337 mi

US $352
Brake pads and discs were worn. Purchased after-market performance brake parts, and had them installed by a shop. Total repair time took less than 2 hours. 
72540 mi

C $1000
abs sensor failed 
28520 mi

C $425
First brake rotors and pads replacement front and back 
13000 mi There is a grinding noise from the rear of the car when braking. Brake systems checked and are in "good working order" but the tech hears the same noise. WTF? They don't know what to do. 
58000 mi

US $600
New rotors and pads on all four corners. 

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2008 Saturn ASTRA 2dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

87000 mi

US $175
Routine replacement for worn [brake] parts 
179000 mi

US $25
frozen rotor bolts removed 

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