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Saturn S-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 470 repairs.
Saturn S-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 388 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 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 | ||
| 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. | ||
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 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. | ||
| 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 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 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. | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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 Wisconsin, United States Jul 2004 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Nov 200439000 miUS $1100 | Head gasket 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 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 | ||
| 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 2012242400 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 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 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 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 Michigan, United States Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 201483000 miUS $100 | Replace alternator and battery | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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 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 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 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 | ||
| 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 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 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. | ||
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 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. | ||
| 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 | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. | ||
| 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 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. | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202265000 miUS $150 | wheel bearing | ||
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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 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 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. | ||
2001 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| Saturn S-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Feb 2009104000 mi | Car sold in February because the transmission went out at 104,000 miles and I was told that is cost $3500 to repair. | ||
2001 Saturn S-Series 4dr Wagon
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn S-Series in New Brunswick, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 201199200 miC $150 | 2 front wheel bearings | ||
| Jun 201381840 mi | Transmission was failing for several months. No reverse as of mid May. | ||
2001 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Ohio, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 2009143000 miUS $190 | Water pump replacement, it appears that after ~140k miles the original water pump developed a small leak. Replaced by dealer with OEM part without incident or hassle. Dealer price was competitive with independent shops in area. | ||
| Nov 2010153000 miUS $1200 | Had a lot of preventative work done, the actual required repair was swaybar links, struts were very worn as well so we had the struts and mounts replaced along with the actual failed swaybar links. All repairs completed in ~5 hours. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 2012151000 mi | Replaced tierod and lower control arm. Replaced exhaust flex pipe, catalyst. Replaced O2 sensor when same code activated after replacement of flex and cat. Replaced right front wheel bearing after RF wheel bearing moan set in. | ||
| Sep 2013171000 miUS $47 | Emissions - front bank oxygen sensor replaced. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Alabama, United States May 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jun 2013150000 miUS $1850 | Rebuild tranny 60k miles. Change the fluid every year! This one was on me I'm pretty sure. Otherwise good...new starter and radiator...ok for 148K miles. | ||
2001 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013107260 mi | Brake light stuck on mechanic reports no fault with actual brakes | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201186000 miUS $175 | cat converter, o2 sensor and flex pipe | ||
2001 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn S-Series in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013131000 miUS $85 | Removed and replaced starter. Second one since car was new. Put 2001 Saturn back on the ground. Fired right up. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Georgia, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201292000 miUS $150 | Replace OEM headlight assemblies with 3rd party parts purchased online. The exterior lexan (?) was beyond polishing to get clear. | ||
| Jun 2016108000 miUS $200 | Short draining battery led to Body Control Module. BCM replaced. BCM had to be reflashed. The dealer did it incorrectly and a local shop knew more about it and reflashed it while on the phone to GM engineers (like the dealer should have done). Saturns are more difficult to flash than most cars. Rear brake job done including new cylinders. master cylinder had an internal leak, replaced it. | ||
2001 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Feb 2010175000 mi | CEL. Replaced O2 sensor after having Autozone run the codes. | ||
2001 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Jun 2009131440 miC $435 | front right wheel bearing had failed. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Illinois, United States May 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Apr 201392000 miUS $65 | Passenger side axle broke in two. | ||
| Aug 2014102700 miUS $511 | replaced timing cover gasket, crank seal and valve cover gasket to eliminate oil leak replaced EGR valve and air and coolant temperature sensors | ||
| Oct 2014104300 miUS $48 | Timing chain cover gasket leak and crankcase seal replacement Knock sensor replaced | ||
| Sep 2015114000 miUS $35 | replaced idle control valve. | ||
| Mar 2016117000 miUS $50 | replaced Air Intake Temprature Sensor and the Knock Sensor. | ||
2001 Saturn S-Series
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn S-Series in Minnesota, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Feb 2011117000 miUS $710 | water pump, serp belt, replaced starter | ||
| Mar 2011117000 miUS $260 | Replaced rear sway bar links. One broken off, one frozen. | ||
| Mar 2013148000 miUS $1000 | Strut spring broke on the highway, digging into the wheel and rendering the car undrivable, needed tow. | ||
2000 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| Saturn S-Series in Nevada, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010153000 miUS $300 | replaced radiator, fan, valve cover gasket | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Minnesota, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011193000 miUS $450 | trans shot intake gasket shot | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Washington, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015116000 mi | Oil leak - gasket | ||
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Wagon
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Feb 2014180000 miUS $107 | Heard wheel noise at front end. Tested each wheel found to be the passenger side. Bearing and hub was replaced. | ||
| Jan 2015183000 miUS $100 | New bearing and wheel hub installed on front passenger side. | ||
| Apr 2015183300 mi | New bearing and wheel hub installed on front driver side. | ||
| Jun 2015185000 miUS $90 | Charcoal evap canister for fuel emissions was clogged and needed replacing. Gas tank dropped, canister replaced, everything reinstalled. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Ohio, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016247000 miUS $300 | Starter replaced | ||
| Apr 2016250300 miUS $100 | Bad alternator, part warrantied, labor cost only | ||
| Sep 2016267000 mi | Excessive oil usage, rod knock | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Jun 2010114000 mi | Car chugged and died 4 times with my wife and child in the car at 1:00 in the morning) and the dealership was unable to pull any codes or figure out what was wrong. So traded it. Also stuck driver's seat when traded. | ||
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Wagon
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Utah, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 2009135000 mi | The alternator died, and we replaced it with a warranty replacement from Auto Zone. | ||
| Dec 2012155000 miUS $50 | Radiator was leaking. Replaced radiator. | ||
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Utah, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 200880000 miUS $60 | Replace transmission fluid pressure solenoid in valve body. Bad solenoid was causing super hard shifting. | ||
| Jul 2009135000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 2010157000 mi | EGR Valve Replacement | ||
| Saturn S-Series in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jun 201387000 miUS $50 | Oxygen sensor | ||
| Jan 201492000 miUS $100 | Exhaust Pipe replaced | ||
| Aug 201495200 miUS $80 | Upper Engine Mount Replaced | ||
| Sep 201496000 miUS $350 | All Shocks, Front control arms and Tie rod ends clutch Replaced | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200965100 mi | Starting motor not working. Roll-started car. Shop could not replicate. | ||
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Ohio, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 2010110000 miUS $85 | CEL traced to gas cap. $70 for diagnostic, $15 to buy cap myself. | ||
| Oct 2010112000 miUS $1 | CEL light again. Don't remember exact problem. | ||
| Dec 2010114000 miUS $3 | The paseenger side tie rod was loose and replaced. The right tail light wiring assembly's (brake, reverse + turn) brake light didn't illuminate. I replaced the tail light wiring assembly. 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. | ||
| Jan 2011115000 miUS $230 | Replaced tie rod end (drivers side) and front-end alignment | ||
| May 2011118700 mi | replaced the trunk latch because the light switch wore out | ||
| Feb 2013141200 miUS $150 | Replaced thermostat and engine coolant temperature sensor and drained and re-filled the anti-freeze as part of the thermostat and ECTS repair. | ||
| Feb 2014159000 mi | rear stabilizer links are broken | ||
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Maryland, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 2009122000 miUS $100 | Reduced engine response and fuel economy. | ||
| Jun 2009125000 miUS $665 | Noise upon braking (was not the normal "low pad" noise). System leaks at rear wheel cyl as well as front caliper. Had both wheel cyl's and both calipers replaced, as well as rear shoes. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Tennessee, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011106000 miUS $105 | Popping sound from left front wheel. R&R CV axle. Problem somewhat went away. Tie rod will need to be replaced soon. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 2010141000 miUS $70 | Replaced water pump | ||
| Mar 2011146000 miUS $75 | Passenger side axle broke while driving. Replaced with new axle. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Oregon, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011101000 miUS $1500 | AC repaired O2 sensor repaired | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014166000 mi | Left wheel bearing went out. | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013134000 miUS $108 | Battery Died. | ||
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn S-Series in California, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013139100 miUS $400 | Tensioner belt | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| May 2011144700 miUS $400 | 1st threw a gear, 2nd leaked when tranny mount broke off because of pothole. 3/4 were bad rebuilt trannys, weren't driven enough to see if worked, current one needs torque converter, all have had range sensor problems and kicked in R | ||
| Saturn S-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
| May 201454900 mi | Windshield wiper motor failed due to water ingress; wiper motor replaced; debris cleaned out (caused water buildup) New windshield wiper motor installed in previous trip failed; another new one installed. | ||
| Oct 201457300 miUS $400 | Check engine light on. Evap system issue. Replaced coolant temperature sensor. Replaced thermostat. | ||
| Nov 201667000 mi | Air conditioning not working. Diagnosis only; no repair. | ||
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn S-Series in Delaware, United States Mar 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Apr 2014105300 mi | Sway bar bushings worn causing the ball joints to wear. Replaced lower control arms including sway bar bushings Starter would not crank when cold. | ||
| May 2014105000 miUS $20 | A/C pump failed, replaced A/C pump, evacuated, and recharged system. 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. | ||
| Jun 2014107000 mi | Found a crack in the front subframe caused from the bad sway bar bushings allowing control arm movement causing a stress fracture. Added a 1/8" metal plate and welded it. | ||
| Sep 2014109000 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. | ||
| Oct 2014109200 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 2014110000 mi | O2 sensor went bad again. Replaced with a spare I had laying around. | ||
1999 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| Saturn in Texas, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 2013171000 miUS $230 | Water Pump died | ||
| Feb 2014172600 miUS $200 | Two wheel bearings needed replacing. | ||
| Saturn in Michigan, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Mar 2013183000 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 2013185600 miUS $64 | Car would not start. Thought it could finally be battery as it had been weak for a while. Replaced battery, but that wasn't the problem. Researching online at saturnfans.com, diagnosed issue as F-5 connector on back of int. fuse panel. Researching online at saturnfans.com, diagnosed issue as F-5 connector on back of int. fuse panel. Took apart connector panels, cleaned/bent connectors as online inst. indicated. Put back together. No problems since. | ||
| Sep 2013186000 miUS $127 | A/C comp did not come on. Added dye & R-134a - found 2 leaks req. replacement of rec/dryer & line btwn rec/dryer & expansion valve (pressure switch on line was also replaced). Replaced parts, vacuumed sys, added R-134a, tested A/C. Replaced both low beam and high beam light bulbs as they were the original bulbs and were very dim (high beams used for DRLs). New bulbs are a lot brighter. Replaced side marker lights. Left one burned out- discovered water leaked in & corroded socket contacts. Cleaned socket & used dielectric grease to prevent future corrosion. Replaced right side bulb as it looked like it was close to going 2 | ||
| Saturn in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012147200 miUS $1500 | Transmission was broken and they pulled a JY trans and installed it in this car. The only problem is that the 3rd gear synchronizer doesn't work...JY did not give us a good part. | ||
| Saturn in Utah, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jun 2013178000 miUS $160 | Freon had leaked out. Had to test for leaks. Found none. System was recharged. Instructions given to drive for 3 weeks and then return for additional assessment | ||
| Aug 2013179700 miUS $135 | Radiator blew a hole. Had to replace radiator. | ||
| Saturn in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| May 2009148000 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. | ||
| Apr 2011148000 miUS $500 | line pressure solenoid valve had low resistance. Harsh shifts. Replaced with new solnoid valve. | ||
| Jun 2011148000 miUS $20 | Instrument panel fuse panel melted at 30 amp input wire. Replaced panel | ||
| Mar 2013140000 mi | DTC 0404 Cleaned EGR valve and replaced | ||
| Saturn in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013219000 miUS $200 | Replaced wheel bearing. | ||
| Saturn in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011120000 miUS $850 | car died | ||
| Saturn in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 2009138260 miC $300 | Wheels improperly alligned by saturn dealership, wore tires bald after taking back twice, nothing done. Front driver side bearing went as well. Rear bearing went. | ||
| Saturn in West Virginia, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013207000 miUS $80 | Replaced thermostat, upper and lower radiator hoses. Replaced front rotors and pads, and replaced front passenger caliper. | ||
| Saturn in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Jun 2009110360 mi | intake gasket,timing belt. possible repairs, module,coil, knock sensor, | ||
| Jul 2009110360 miC $100 | Transmission replaced. | ||
1999 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn in California, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| May 2012104900 miUS $350 | Manual shift linkage broke, car stuck in second gear. | ||
| Aug 2012106100 miUS $1200 | NY State inspection. Brakes and struts needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2014116000 miUS $200 | exhaust repair | ||
| Dec 2014120000 miUS $60 | turned out to be a different problem with the exhaust, now fixed | ||
| Saturn in Michigan, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010182000 miUS $50 | The bushing attaching shifter cable to shifter broke off pretty common problem according to various sources. Bushing is not available separately from Saturn, however you can pick up a bushing from ebay. | ||
| Sep 2010183000 miUS $59 | Water pump finally failed. Leaking coolant from bearing seal. | ||
| Saturn in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jan 2010177000 miUS $20 | Bushing that holds shift lever to shift cable end broke. Ordered and installed aftermarket part. | ||
| Jun 2010184000 mi | Windshield washers not spraying. Removed and cleaned out nozzles then replaced. Problem fixed. | ||
| Saturn in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 2009130820 miC $50 | Leaky radiator replaced | ||
| Nov 2011138760 miC $300 | Replaced radiator | ||
| Mar 2013155620 miC $50 | Flex pipe on the exhaust needed to be replaced | ||
| Saturn in New Jersey, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013221000 mi | Knock in engine. Bad cylinder | ||
| Saturn in California, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Apr 2010193800 miUS $127 | A/C Fix: Replace discharge hose seal at compressor. Evacuate, Recharge system & check for other leaks. Replace shrader valves (owner's part from OEM parts dealer). | ||
| Mar 2011209000 miUS $680 | Intermittent starting problems. Starter replaced with remanufactured starter. Water pump replaced. Previous pump lasted only 34,000 miles. | ||
| Mar 2012225000 miUS $140 | Crack in Coolant Reservoir. Replaced with OEM. | ||
| Nov 2012238300 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2013251000 miUS $1300 | FWD front wheel bearings bad. Replaced wheel bearings. Replaced tie rods and control arms. | ||
| Saturn in Georgia, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 2009140000 miUS $7 | Bad O2 sensor Bad Engine coolant temperature sensor | ||
| Dec 2009142000 miUS $140 | Replaced intermittently working starter. | ||
| Mar 2011168000 miUS $110 | Tie rod end needed replacement before alignment could be done when getting new tires. | ||
| Apr 2011168800 miUS $100 | When replacing rotors and pads, calipers also had to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 2012165500 miUS $50 | Driver side window crank mechanism broke. | ||
| Jul 2012199200 miUS $150 | Radiator had a crack in it and was replaced. Thermostat was also replaced. | ||
1999 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 2011180000 miUS $70 | After 12 years, the flex pipe rusted away. Welded on a new one. | ||
| Saturn in Florida, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2014100700 miUS $24 | electric cooling fan failure | ||
| Saturn in Connecticut, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Apr 200944000 mi | Needed front driver's side wheel bearing and the casing? (all I know was it would have been about $700 to fix) | ||
| Saturn in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 2010126000 miUS $80 | Intermittent and frequent failure of radiator fan motor to turn on. Failed radiator fan replaced | ||
| Oct 2010131000 miUS $400 | Failing Wheel Bearing Cracked radiator replaced | ||
| Mar 2014206000 miUS $200 | Radiator fan failure | ||
| Jul 2014213000 miUS $700 | Replaced all 4 struts. Replaced driver side outer tie rod 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. | ||
| Saturn in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Mar 200929000 miUS $3 | Winshield wiper banging and became loose and out of since hitting other wiper. | ||
| Mar 201041000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 201159000 miUS $38 | muffler bracket rusted and broke and was replaced | ||
| Nov 201378000 miUS $4 | Throttle plate was sticking causing the gas pedal to do the same. | ||
| Sep 2017116000 miUS $30 | water pump replaced | ||
| Saturn in Maryland, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 201190000 miUS $730 | replaced fuel pump | ||
| Mar 201190000 mi | Rear power windows and sunroof no longer opened when sold. | ||
| Saturn in Kansas, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Mar 2011144000 miUS $300 | purchased vehicle w/bad water pump. Had to replace pump, T-stat and all temp. sensors to solve issues noticed during purchase inspection. | ||
| Aug 2011152000 miUS $250 | top motor mount failure resulted in replacing all 4 mounts. | ||
| Saturn in New Jersey, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011100000 miUS $600 | Radiator leak. | ||
| Saturn in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011170000 miUS $600 | IC module failed and blew out most fuses. As a result, horn failed completely and wiper motor has intermittent issues, but I opted to not fix those at the dealer. IC module and fuses replaced by dealer. | ||
| Saturn in Arizona, United States Feb 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jul 2009108000 miUS $608 | Universal belt tensioner assembly was rattling and worn. Also replaced belt. | ||
| Jan 2011132000 miUS $303 | Water pump replaced | ||
| Aug 2012145000 mi | Engine seized. Car donated to Habitat for Humanity. | ||
1999 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn in Minnesota, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Aug 201097000 miUS $150 | Serpentine Belt Tensioner Sunroof Module | ||
1999 Saturn S-Series
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jul 201067580 miC $299 | Evaporator needed replacing | ||
| Dec 201068820 mi | Back window seal is broken and lets water into the trunk compartment. Decide not to fix at this time. | ||
| Jun 201276260 mi | Sun roof retractor cable/ motor broken | ||
| Apr 201383080 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. he moon roof was still broken and new tires were also required. The cost of repair was above the value of the car....so it was donated to charity. | ||
| Saturn in Alberta, Canada Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 2009117180 miC $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. | ||
| Saturn in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Mar 2015221960 miC $50 | replaced inner and outer tie rods | ||
| Oct 2015226300 miC $150 | inner and outer tie rods replaced replaced rear sway bar links | ||
1999 Saturn S-Series
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Jul 2011141500 miUS $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. | ||
1998 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| Saturn in California, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201287300 miUS $60 | Shifter bushing failed and was replaced. | ||
| Saturn in New Jersey, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012100000 miUS $300 | Left/right tie rods replaced | ||
| Aug 2012101000 miUS $50 | Headliner replaced | ||
| Feb 2013107100 miUS $200 | Muffler was loose | ||
| Saturn in Illinois, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012126000 miUS $45 | Had to clean TPS, throttle body to pass emissions. | ||
| Saturn in Saskatchewan, Canada Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201495480 miC $80 | RH axle bearing squealing. New bearing supplied by myself; replaced by friend 'cause he has a hoist. Cost of new brg was $30; paid friend $50 for his time. Flat rate time for this job is 2hrs; it took him 5. Faulty thermostat (engine running cool). Installed a $22 14279 Stant modified to increase temp. Did myself while friend replaced RH axle brg. Also had to purchase new antifreeze when son of friend dumped good antifreeze already in. | ||
| Saturn in Connecticut, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2013134000 miUS $400 | Replace power window motor and regulator | ||
| Saturn in Texas, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 2015237000 miUS $500 | Shift cables broke | ||
| Saturn in Mississippi, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 2015185000 miUS $700 | head gasket replaced. new spark plugs. | ||
1998 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2012183000 miUS $160 | Radiator leaked-replaced radiator, thermostat and hoses. (Was original radiator) O2 sensor threw code. Replaced upper sensor Coolant temp sensor replaced | ||
| Mar 2013188000 miUS $65 | Intermittent weak start. Finally no start. Battery 9 months old. Replaced starter. All ok. | ||
| Jan 2015208000 miUS $20 | Cam position sensor. Intermittent no start. | ||
| Jan 2017210000 miUS $35 | Shift linkage cable replaced. | ||
| Saturn in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011261000 miUS $25 | Car was burning oil and could not pass smog due to visible smoke. Mechanic tried changing to 30W oil to reduce oil consumption, but car still failed visual inspection due to smoke(passed emissions test.) Headlight was replaced for free. | ||
| Saturn in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010181000 miUS $150 | starter broken | ||
| Saturn in Texas, United States Jul 2006 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2006120000 miUS $500 | Roof cloth on inside was starting to come undone and falling. Was a quick fix | ||
| Jul 2016188888 miUS $400 | A/C was leaking, easy fix | ||
1998 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200993000 miUS $289 | puddle under car, took to shop, water pump replaced, told 4 hrs. labor, all sources indicated 1.9 hrs, nothing I could do except pay and never go back | ||
| Jul 201097000 mi | Turn signal relay. | ||
| Nov 2010102000 miUS $3 | blinkers stopped working AGAIN, after numerous real attempts at shops we now just keep a box of fuses in glovebox. The blinkers can go out 2x a day or go 6 mths. with no problem. | ||
| Saturn in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 2010126000 miUS $50 | Water pump leaked, I replaced it myself in about 3 hours. | ||
| Saturn in California, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jan 201056000 miUS $30 | Tail-light burned out, and got stuck during routine replacement. | ||
| Oct 201061000 miUS $2200 | Catalytic converter near engine block | ||
| Saturn in Arkansas, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010157000 miUS $50 | changed the o2 sensor | ||
| Saturn in California, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Dec 201072000 miUS $400 | Water pump failed, but replaced | ||
| Dec 201180000 miUS $300 | Replaced interlock brake solenoid | ||
| Jul 201391000 miUS $550 | Power steering went out; tensioner and belt replaced | ||
| Saturn in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011145000 miUS $1800 | EGR Valve malfunctioning, causing service engine light to come on. The EGR valve was then replaced. One power window was non-functional; two other power windows were somewhat functional but moving very slowly. Had three window motors and windows replaced. | ||
1998 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn in Virginia, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 2009108000 miUS $500 | Muffler. Lower control arm and front struts. | ||
| Dec 2010138000 miUS $105 | motor mounts | ||
| Apr 2011149500 miUS $120 | Starter replaced by me | ||
| Nov 2011165000 miUS $300 | Timing chain had become loose and was making noise. Could not trust another week of driving Replaced both drive axles with rebuilt ones. One side was making the clicking noise. | ||
| Jul 2012179200 miUS $750 | burnt a lot of oil so I checked the compression and found #3 cylinder was at 60lb. torn down and re-ringed the engine and installed a rebuilt head. | ||
| Saturn in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jul 2010198200 miUS $140 | Needed new muffler since August of previous year. Just now got around to it. | ||
| Aug 2010201000 miUS $195 | Replaced Sunroof Module | ||
| Jun 2011223000 miUS $600 | Replaced Transmission Mount and TAM (Torqe Axis Mounts) or dogbones at the same time. | ||
| Aug 2011225000 miUS $150 | Replaced both front wheel bearings and hubs. Passenger side was noisy, driver's side was replaced so that both were done at the same time. | ||
| Feb 2012238000 miUS $310 | Replaced Ignition Coils, Ignition Control Module, Spark Plug Wires, and plugs. | ||
1998 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn in North Carolina, United States Dec 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jan 201082000 miUS $30 | Horn stuck on - has built in relay. Replaced. | ||
| Feb 201085000 miUS $125 | Belt idler pulley and tensioner upper motor mount | ||
| Nov 2010103300 miUS $400 | Front wheel bearing. Thermostat. | ||
| Feb 2011108000 miUS $100 | Car would occasionally take a while to shift into reverse. Changed valve body, all fixed. | ||
| Sep 2011114000 miUS $20 | power window switch broke, causing a low amperage short that would drain battery after 3 days. Got junkyard replacement switch, fixed problem. | ||
| Dec 2011118000 miUS $300 | Front wheel bearing failed a second time. | ||
| Jan 2012120000 miUS $700 | leak and malfunctioning sunroof. Replaced sunroof mechanism and redid headliner. | ||
| Jun 2012123000 miUS $400 | master cylinder, rear wheel cylinder, calipers, all to correct a mushy pedal | ||
| Saturn in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 2011157000 miUS $347 | AC compressor would not engage. Low refrigerant. Due to leaking Shrader valves, which were replaced. | ||
| Jun 2011159000 miUS $1435 | Radiator started a slow leak. The radiator had to be replaced. Original radiator. Temps are in the 100s for 50 days or more each summer here. Steering rack had to be replaced. Original one was wearing, starting to leak and the power steering fluid was getting very dark. Flushed the fluid, replacing it with new after the rack was replaced. | ||
| Oct 2011162000 miUS $950 | High pressure valve in the transmission stuck, creating a very high pressure that had the transmission fluid pushing out past the transmission spin-on filter gasket. | ||
| Aug 2012167500 miUS $355 | Replaced passenger side inner and outer CV joints after outer CV joint boot failed. Was original | ||
| Nov 2012169100 miUS $550 | Replaced all motor mounts. Most were original. Had shrunk and loosened. Runs much smoother and quieter now. | ||
| Jan 2013170000 miUS $399 | Air conditioner compressor stopped engaging. Due to refrigerant loss caused by original O seals on hose fittings having shrunk. The compressor seal, non-repairable, also showing signs of slight leaking. Still operable. Coolant pressure cap was leaking slightly. | ||
1997 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| Saturn in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Aug 2011131900 miUS $25 | Water pump replaced | ||
| Apr 2012136000 miUS $120 | Window regulator and motor | ||
| Saturn in Oregon, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200961000 miUS $200 | Starter motor replaced. Leaky valve cover gasket -- removed & replaced Driver's window regulator broke; removed & replaced. | ||
| Mar 200962000 miUS $13 | Throttle body was sticking/needed removal, thorough cleaning, and replacement. Rear hatch latch replaced. | ||
| Nov 200968000 miUS $80 | Liftgate latch stuck in open position, would not stay closed. Defective GM design of latch/electronic actuator. | ||
| Dec 200969000 miUS $5 | Water leak from cowl | ||
| Saturn in Virginia, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 2009 | A/C worked on. | ||
| Nov 2009181000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced. | ||
| Jul 2010188000 mi | Clutch cable worked on. Possibly done wrong the first time it was repaired, by a guy in the neighborhood in February 2009. CV boot replaced. Oil leak, replaced valve cover gaskets. | ||
| Saturn in Alabama, United States Jul 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| May 2012140000 miUS $30 | Blowing warm air/Compressor Cutoff (low pressure switch). Added .5 # (1.5# total) restored compressor operation and cold AC. | ||
| Saturn in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010148000 miUS $16 | Coolant temperature sensor replaced. | ||
| Saturn in Virginia, United States May 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011147000 miUS $100 | Top Motor Mount and Lower Transmission Mount, $50 and $40 Muffler, $100 | ||
| Saturn in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012109000 miUS $120 | O2 sensor and crankshaft position sensor | ||
| Saturn in Alaska, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015123000 miUS $800 | Fuel pump | ||
1997 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn in New York, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 2011140000 miUS $78 | Replace TAM motor mount, adjust dog bone position | ||
| May 2011148000 miUS $52 | Replaced worn outer tie rod end. | ||
| Nov 2011149700 miUS $5 | Check engine emissions problem corrected by cleaning throttle body. | ||
| Saturn in Tennessee, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Aug 2014287800 miUS $75 | Radiator was blown due to a faulty engine coolant temperature sensor (sensor was cracked from age). Replaced radiator and coolant temperature sensor and flushed coolant. Engine and transmission mounts were completely worn out. Engine was hitting the firewall under normal acceleration. Replaced upper and lower mounts on both sides. | ||
| Sep 2014289000 miUS $30 | Manual transmission was very difficult to get into gear and shift. Replaced transmission fluid with Dexron VI ATF. Manual transmission now shifts normally. CD Player would not play CD's. It would attempt to play, then eject the CD. Removed CD player and cleaned laser CD reader head. CD player now plays. | ||
| Nov 2014290700 miUS $109 | Starter motor failed at the same time as the battery failed. Car had to be roll started. Replaced battery. Replaced starter motor with a remanufactured starter motor. | ||
| Jan 2015292500 miUS $62 | Occasional clunk noise when backing out of parking. Tendency to dive into corners when cornering quickly. Replaced both lower control arms/ball joints. Old ball joints were extremely loose and worn out. | ||
| Apr 2016300000 miUS $25 | Radiator side tank became partially unclamped and was slowly leaking. Repaired by re-clamping side tank. | ||
1997 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn in Idaho, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Apr 2009157000 miUS $10 | Replaced idler pulley, belt tensioner, and serpentine belt. Had not been done ever so they were wearing out. TSB # 01-T-07 car would barely start and would run very rough. Seemed to be running very rich. | ||
| Saturn in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 201174000 miUS $140 | intermittent starting problem, hasn't come back. shop could find no issues | ||
| Saturn in Connecticut, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010329000 miUS $150 | Muffler and catalytic converter "pop'd" after the car backfired on an old tank of gas. Replaced with a junkyard factory exhaust off a newer car. | ||
| Jun 2011 | Engine burning insane amounts of oil when traded. | ||
| Saturn in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 2009151000 miUS $70 | Brake master cylinder failed, was replaced. Entire ABS system bled and working well. | ||
1997 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn in New York, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Feb 2009145000 mi | Blown head gasket was advised not worth repairing considering age and mileage of the car | ||
| Saturn in Georgia, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2009102000 miUS $100 | Replaced Alternator. Had tested at Autozone, and was not putting out full amperage. Installed myself | ||
| Nov 2009110900 miUS $105 | Replace radiator, after coolant leak was discovered. Also as maintenance replaced thermostat, and flushed cooling system. | ||
| Sep 2010118000 mi | AC compressor out, bought parts to repair myself, haven't yet installed them. | ||
1997 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Jun 200987000 miUS $173 | I had a collapsed engine mount and had it replaced. | ||
| Nov 200989900 miUS $500 | replacement of oil pan and drain plug. | ||
1996 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| Saturn in Michigan, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011248000 miUS $125 | Had to replace the original starter motor. Replaced it myself with re-manufactured part from Autozone, $125 | ||
| Saturn in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jun 2016249000 miUS $100 | Both ignition modules were corroded and needed replacement. Wires were corroded at the ignition module connection and needed replacement also | ||
| Saturn in Ohio, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014200000 miUS $350 | replaced cylinder head | ||
1996 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn in Minnesota, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Mar 2011226000 miUS $89 | Muffler had rusted out and was replaced under warranty after 5 years of service, with replacement of clamp. I paid for clamp and labor to replace the muffler under the Midas warranty. | ||
| Oct 2011247000 miUS $600 | Plugged EGR passages. Removed EGR passage way and cleaned was 3/4 plugged full of soot and carbon. | ||
| Jul 2012253000 miUS $600 | Transmission shifting cable broke on road. Towed and had it replaced, solenoid valves for clutch and transmission were bad. Would cost $600 more repair. Scrapped car. | ||
| Saturn in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 2011176000 miUS $50 | Overflow due to faulty coolant reservoir cap | ||
| Jul 2011177200 mi | Coolant leak via intake manifold and Excessive Oil consumption of 200mi/qt. Successful replacement of Cylinder head to solve both issues. | ||
| Sep 2011178000 miUS $1300 | Previous replacement of cylinder head did not stop high oil consumption issue. Engine completely rebuilt by owner from the ground up. New oil return rings used, oil drain back holes added to pistons. New compression rings added of course. | ||
1996 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011138000 miUS $50 | EGR Valve needed cleaning, ECTS replaced with brass one, Cleaned throttle body | ||
| Saturn in Connecticut, United States Nov 2010 - May 2017 | |||
| Jan 2011149000 miUS $200 | Replaced Rack and Pinon Steering | ||
| Oct 2011159000 miUS $110 | Replaced leaking radiator | ||
1996 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn in Michigan, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 2011307000 miUS $2500 | Replaced worn-out struts, springs, control arms, tie rods, and all bushings we could easily get to. | ||
| Sep 2011311000 mi | Car squeaks during turns at low speeds. Shop said KYB strut mounts were functioning fine, but they are noisy. They sprayed mounts with WD40 like crazy and said more driving may help, but I'm disappointed in KYB quality. | ||
1995 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| Saturn in Washington, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 201276000 mi | thermostat high, fan not turning on. Dealer couldn't check code, wrong reader. | ||
| Jun 201281000 miUS $40 | Wires grounding and shorting out. Cleaned connections | ||
| Saturn in North Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010263000 miUS $50 | missing and running rough. It was corroson on the spark wires that caused the miss. Also, the temp sensor what bad, replaced both the engine and transmission sensors. | ||
1995 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn in North Carolina, United States Apr 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| May 2009179000 miUS $40 | Thermostat guage reading was low so replaced thermostat. | ||
| Feb 2010187000 mi | Transmission had gotten very hard to shift. Mechanic said only fix would be the replace clutch. Sold car instead of putting $600 into it. | ||
| Saturn in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Jul 2010211000 miUS $200 | Replaced head gasket, oil pan gasket and valve cover gasket, and fuel filter. Replaced exhaust flex pipe, | ||
| Saturn in Virginia, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2016256000 miUS $250 | Replace rotors | ||
1995 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn in New York, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 2009134000 miUS $325 | Bad ball joint - replaced LF control arm. | ||
| Apr 2010139000 miUS $100 | Replaced Exhaust Pipe | ||
| May 2010139300 miUS $90 | Replaced Right Front Control Arm | ||
| Apr 2012163000 miUS $275 | Replace Exhaust Downpipe, Flex and CatCon. | ||
| Aug 2012163300 miUS $40 | Replaced Muffler | ||
| Apr 2015170260 miUS $55 | Replaces LP Solenoid. | ||
| Apr 2018182296 miUS $24 | Replaced Accessory Belt Idler Pulley. | ||
| Saturn in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Nov 2010135000 miUS $75 | Replaced accessory belt tensioner. | ||
| Feb 2011138000 miUS $80 | Water pump was leaking. Replaced with new water pump. Radiator end tank was leaking. Replaced with new radiator. | ||
| Saturn in Minnesota, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Aug 2009182000 miUS $100 | Starter went bad | ||
| Oct 2010188200 miUS $120 | Replaced rear struts, driver side rear was blown. Rotated tires, bled brakes. | ||
| Saturn in Ohio, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Nov 2009236900 miUS $1600 | Automatic transmission was failing to settle into reverse and 2nd | ||
| Sep 2011263000 mi | The valve body went, and that's why it got sold, (decided the repair was too expensive). | ||
| Saturn in Iowa, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011US $360 | I had a center pipe come apart at the catalytic converter I had to have the center pipe and muffler replaced | ||
| Saturn in Ohio, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 2009171000 miUS $360 | Replace power steering cylinder | ||
| Saturn in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 2011135200 miUS $120 | Brake line developed a leak. Leaking parts replaced. | ||
| Sep 2011140000 miUS $50 | Timing chain was worn beyond limit and was replaced. The shop said it would be a 10 hour job. The car is too old to be worth that much money, so I did the repair myself. | ||
| Jul 2012142000 miUS $2000 | Engine lost power, broken piston. Pulled engine and rebuilt it. | ||
1995 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn in California, United States May 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Dec 2009288000 miUS $40 | water pump leak - replaced | ||
| Dec 2010326000 miUS $70 | catalyic convertor wearing out | ||
| Saturn in New York, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 2009118000 miUS $70 | Lateral link broke from rust | ||
1995 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Feb 2010135000 mi | Rear Caliper froze up and needed to be replaced. All were just replaced last July 2009 Made a rubbing noise as if the caliper were locked up. The local shop kept it for 2 days said it was Ok and they were unable to find anything. | ||
| Mar 2010135000 mi | The valve cover gasket has to be replaced for the third time. My 94 Saturn was wrecked in shipping even when I asked, they lied to my face. This Saturn bought from same (akron OH) location was wrecked twice they did repair it. Amazing | ||
| Jul 2010136700 miUS $95 | Rear heat shield rusted and needed to be replaced | ||
| Feb 2011142600 miUS $107 | Flex pipe needed to be replaced as well as the muffler clamp. (this is ongoing problem). It was very costly for the muffler clamp until aftermarket clamps became available. | ||
| Apr 2011143300 miUS $150 | Catalytic converter replaced. | ||
| Dec 2011146000 mi | The drivers side metal cover over the headlight has completely rotted off the headlight assembly. | ||
| Jan 2012147000 mi | Rear sway bar broke and was replaced with a used one. | ||
| Saturn in Tennessee, United States May 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011293300 miUS $40 | Tie rod ends had split grease caps on them and the grease had dried out. I replaced them with new ones and had an alignment done afterwards. | ||
| Saturn in Ohio, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2016164000 miUS $235 | Replaced worn out valve body | ||
| Jul 2017175000 miUS $25 | Factory belt tensioner finally wore out the internal spring. Found a replacement, from a 1996 S-Series at the junkyard. Factory-installed starter motor finally went bad. | ||
| Mar 2018187000 miUS $300 | Burnt Valve at 187,639 miles. | ||
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