| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1998 Saturn S-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 63 repairs.
1998 Saturn S-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| 142500 mi US $400 |
Replace power window motor and regulator |
1998 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 261000 mi US $25 |
Headlight was replaced for free. |
| 188000 mi US $65 |
Intermittent weak start. Finally no start. Battery 9 months old. Replaced starter. All ok. |
| 188888 mi US $400 |
A/C was leaking, easy fix |
| 181000 mi US $150 |
starter broken |
1998 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 97000 mi | Turn signal relay. |
| 102000 mi US $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. |
| 145000 mi US $1800 |
One power window was non-functional; two other power windows were somewhat functional but moving very slowly. Had three window motors and windows replaced. |
| 56000 mi US $30 |
Tail-light burned out, and got stuck during routine replacement. |
1998 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 149500 mi US $120 |
Starter replaced by me |
1998 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 82000 mi US $30 |
Horn stuck on - has built in relay. Replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $20 |
power window switch broke, causing a low amperage short that would drain battery after 3 days. Got junkyard replacement switch, fixed problem. |
| 157000 mi US $347 |
AC compressor would not engage. Low refrigerant. Due to leaking Shrader valves, which were replaced. |
| 170000 mi US $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. |
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