1995 Saturn S-Series Saturn S-Series 1995

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1995 Saturn S-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (5%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 43 repairs.
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1995 Saturn S-Series engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (64%)

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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.

1995 Saturn S-Series

Engine not specified

76000 mi thermostat high, fan not turning on. Dealer couldn't check code, wrong reader. 
263000 mi

US $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. 

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1995 Saturn S-Series 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

179000 mi

US $40
Thermostat guage reading was low so replaced thermostat. 
211000 mi

US $200
Replaced head gasket, oil pan gasket and valve cover gasket, and fuel filter. Replaced exhaust flex pipe,  

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1995 Saturn S-Series 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

139000 mi

US $100
Replaced Exhaust Pipe 
163000 mi

US $275
Replace Exhaust Downpipe, Flex and CatCon. 
163300 mi

US $40
Replaced Muffler 
182296 mi

US $24
Replaced Accessory Belt Idler Pulley. 
206000 mi

US $360
I had a center pipe come apart at the catalytic converter I had to have the center pipe and muffler replaced 
140000 mi

US $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. 
142000 mi

US $2000
Engine lost power, broken piston. Pulled engine and rebuilt it. 
135000 mi

US $75
Replaced accessory belt tensioner. 
138000 mi

US $80
Water pump was leaking. Replaced with new water pump. Radiator end tank was leaking. Replaced with new radiator. 

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1995 Saturn S-Series 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

288000 mi

US $40
water pump leak - replaced 
326000 mi

US $70
catalyic convertor wearing out 

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1995 Saturn S-Series 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

175000 mi

US $25
Factory belt tensioner finally wore out the internal spring. Found a replacement, from a 1996 S-Series at the junkyard. 
187000 mi

US $300
Burnt Valve at 187,639 miles. 
135000 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 
136700 mi

US $95
Rear heat shield rusted and needed to be replaced 
142600 mi

US $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. 
143300 mi

US $150
Catalytic converter replaced. 

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1995 Saturn S-Series Engine Problems

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