| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1997 Saturn S-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (57%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 42 repairs.
1997 Saturn S-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (59%)
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.
1997 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| 131900 mi US $25 |
Water pump replaced |
| 109000 mi US $120 |
O2 sensor and crankshaft position sensor |
| 147000 mi US $100 |
Top Motor Mount and Lower Transmission Mount, $50 and $40 Muffler, $100 |
| 123000 mi US $800 |
Fuel pump |
| 181000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced. |
| 188000 mi | Oil leak, replaced valve cover gaskets. |
| 148000 mi US $16 |
Coolant temperature sensor replaced. |
| 61000 mi | Leaky valve cover gasket -- removed & replaced |
| 62000 mi US $13 |
Throttle body was sticking/needed removal, thorough cleaning, and replacement. |
1997 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 140000 mi US $78 |
Replace TAM motor mount, adjust dog bone position |
| 149700 mi US $5 |
Check engine emissions problem corrected by cleaning throttle body. |
| 287800 mi US $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. |
| 300000 mi US $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
| 329000 mi US $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. |
| 199000 mi | Engine burning insane amounts of oil when traded. |
| 74000 mi US $140 |
intermittent starting problem, hasn't come back. shop could find no issues |
| 157000 mi US $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. |
1997 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 110900 mi US $105 |
Replace radiator, after coolant leak was discovered. Also as maintenance replaced thermostat, and flushed cooling system. |
| 145000 mi | Blown head gasket was advised not worth repairing considering age and mileage of the car |
1997 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 87000 mi US $173 |
I had a collapsed engine mount and had it replaced. |
| 89900 mi US $500 |
replacement of oil pan and drain plug. |
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