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2000 Saturn S-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 56 repairs.
2000 Saturn S-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| 116000 mi | Oil leak - gasket |
| 153000 mi US $300 |
replaced radiator, fan, valve cover gasket |
| 193000 mi US $450 |
trans shot intake gasket shot |
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Wagon
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 185000 mi US $90 |
Charcoal evap canister for fuel emissions was clogged and needed replacing. Gas tank dropped, canister replaced, everything reinstalled. |
| 267000 mi | Excessive oil usage, rod knock |
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Wagon
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 155000 mi US $50 |
Radiator was leaking. Replaced radiator. |
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 87000 mi US $50 |
Oxygen sensor |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
Exhaust Pipe replaced |
| 95200 mi US $80 |
Upper Engine Mount Replaced |
| 96000 mi US $350 |
clutch Replaced |
| 135000 mi US $60 |
Replaced intake manifold, crack in the cooling line that runs through it. Problem caused by a bad ECTS preventing the radiator fan from switching on. Replaced ECTS also. |
| 157000 mi | EGR Valve Replacement |
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $85 |
CEL traced to gas cap. $70 for diagnostic, $15 to buy cap myself. |
| 112000 mi US $1 |
CEL light again. Don't remember exact problem. |
| 114000 mi US $3 |
The gas tank fill neck rusted and caused the "check engine" light to glow. It caused a leak in the evaporative emissions system. I fixed the problem by removing the rust with steel wool. |
| 141200 mi US $150 |
Replaced thermostat and engine coolant temperature sensor and drained and re-filled the anti-freeze as part of the thermostat and ECTS repair. |
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 101000 mi US $1500 |
O2 sensor repaired |
| 122000 mi US $100 |
Reduced engine response and fuel economy. |
| 141000 mi US $70 |
Replaced water pump |
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 139100 mi US $400 |
Tensioner belt |
| 57300 mi US $400 |
Check engine light on. Evap system issue. Replaced coolant temperature sensor. Replaced thermostat. |
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 105000 mi US $20 |
Water pump bearings failed, replace water pump. Found a mix of green and Dexcool coolant from previous owner likely accelerating pump bearing wear. Valve cover gasket leaking oil in to #3 and #4 spark plug wells. Replaced valve cover gasket. |
| 109000 mi | Slight stutter during low throttle/low RPM events. Found 1 ignition coil with a loose core and broken ground strap. Ignition coils were cheap aftermarket. Replaced with OEM coils. |
| 109200 mi US $50 |
Spark knock during low RPM high throttle events. Compression was higher than usual. Pulled spark plugs and noted excessive carbon on the piston tops. Soaked pistons in Seafoam overnight, ran engine, replaced oil/filter and spark plugs. Noted crack in exhaust downpipe at front bracket. Middle exhaust hanger almost rusted through. Replaced exhaust manifold/downpipe, fixed exhaust hanger. |
| 110000 mi | O2 sensor went bad again. Replaced with a spare I had laying around. |
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