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1999 Saturn S-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 88 repairs.
1999 Saturn S-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| 207000 mi US $40 |
Replaced thermostat, upper and lower radiator hoses. |
| 110360 mi | intake gasket,timing belt. possible repairs, module,coil, knock sensor, |
| 183000 mi US $16 |
Hose clamp broke on hose by thermostat and nearly all coolant came out. Replaced hose clamp (hose seemed fine), refilled system with coolant and tested for leaks. Also had to clean up sprayed coolant on spark plug wires & other areas. |
| 148000 mi | Relay for fuel pump didn't work. switched with heater motor relay, both worked. Since than there has been several times no fuel. wiggle relay, and than car starts. Haven't had time to trouble shoot further. |
| 140000 mi | DTC 0404 Cleaned EGR valve and replaced |
| 171000 mi US $230 |
Water Pump died |
| 179700 mi US $135 |
Radiator blew a hole. Had to replace radiator. |
1999 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 221000 mi | Knock in engine. Bad cylinder |
| 116000 mi US $200 |
exhaust repair |
| 120000 mi US $60 |
turned out to be a different problem with the exhaust, now fixed |
| 183000 mi US $59 |
Water pump finally failed. Leaking coolant from bearing seal. |
| 209000 mi US $680 |
Water pump replaced. Previous pump lasted only 34,000 miles. |
| 225000 mi US $140 |
Crack in Coolant Reservoir. Replaced with OEM. |
| 238300 mi US $341 |
New radiator. I was planning to go on an 800 mile trip so I had my mechanic do a thorough look-over. He detected a crack. |
| 130820 mi C $50 |
Leaky radiator replaced |
| 138760 mi C $300 |
Replaced radiator |
| 155620 mi C $50 |
Flex pipe on the exhaust needed to be replaced |
| 140000 mi US $7 |
Bad O2 sensor Bad Engine coolant temperature sensor |
| 199200 mi US $150 |
Radiator had a crack in it and was replaced. Thermostat was also replaced. |
1999 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 180000 mi US $70 |
After 12 years, the flex pipe rusted away. Welded on a new one. |
| 144000 mi US $300 |
purchased vehicle w/bad water pump. Had to replace pump, T-stat and all temp. sensors to solve issues noticed during purchase inspection. |
| 152000 mi US $250 |
top motor mount failure resulted in replacing all 4 mounts. |
| 41000 mi US $10 |
Replaced engine temperature control sensor which was cracked causing engine to run rough when cold engine was idling for over half hour and radiator reservoir was empty and steaming - not sure of problem yet as it has not repeated itself. |
| 59000 mi US $38 |
muffler bracket rusted and broke and was replaced |
| 78000 mi US $4 |
Throttle plate was sticking causing the gas pedal to do the same. |
| 116000 mi US $30 |
water pump replaced |
| 90000 mi US $730 |
replaced fuel pump |
| 126000 mi US $80 |
Intermittent and frequent failure of radiator fan motor to turn on. Failed radiator fan replaced |
| 131000 mi US $400 |
Cracked radiator replaced |
| 206000 mi US $200 |
Radiator fan failure |
| 213000 mi US $700 |
Oil leaking into cylinder 4 from above. Replaced cam cover gasket. Engine turned over, no spark. Determined to be a bad ignition control module. Replaced ignition control module as well as spark plugs and ignition cables. |
| 108200 mi US $24 |
electric cooling fan failure |
| 98300 mi US $600 |
Radiator leak. |
| 108000 mi US $608 |
Universal belt tensioner assembly was rattling and worn. Also replaced belt. |
| 132000 mi US $303 |
Water pump replaced |
| 145000 mi | Engine seized. Car donated to Habitat for Humanity. |
1999 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 97000 mi US $75 |
Serpentine Belt Tensioner |
1999 Saturn S-Series
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 83080 mi | Car was taken in for a general inspection and there were several items to fix on the vehicle. Needed a new catalytic converter and replacement of the entire exhaust system at cost of around $2500. |
| 117180 mi C $350 |
Key stuck in the ignition when the vehicle was turned off. Dealer replaced the lock cylinder (new ignition) in about hour. Car had to be towed to the dealer. |
1999 Saturn S-Series
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 141500 mi US $67 |
Originally, resonator rotted and was replaced with straight pipe. This made annoying sound. Replaced to cure annoying, loud sound and also fixed loosening heat shield which was rattling. |
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