| 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%)
Chart based on 63 repairs.
1998 Saturn S-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 26 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
| 126000 mi US $45 |
Had to clean TPS, throttle body to pass emissions. |
| 95480 mi C $80 |
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. |
| 107100 mi US $200 |
Muffler was loose |
| 185000 mi US $700 |
head gasket replaced. new spark plugs. |
1998 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 183000 mi US $160 |
Radiator leaked-replaced radiator, thermostat and hoses. (Was original radiator) O2 sensor threw code. Replaced upper sensor Coolant temp sensor replaced |
| 208000 mi US $20 |
Cam position sensor. Intermittent no start. |
| 261000 mi US $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.) |
1998 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 157000 mi US $50 |
changed the o2 sensor |
| 145000 mi US $1800 |
EGR Valve malfunctioning, causing service engine light to come on. The EGR valve was then replaced. |
| 61000 mi US $2200 |
Catalytic converter near engine block |
| 126000 mi US $50 |
Water pump leaked, I replaced it myself in about 3 hours. |
| 93000 mi US $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 |
| 72000 mi US $400 |
Water pump failed, but replaced |
| 91000 mi US $550 |
Power steering went out; tensioner and belt replaced |
1998 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 198200 mi US $140 |
Needed new muffler since August of previous year. Just now got around to it. |
| 223000 mi US $600 |
Replaced Transmission Mount and TAM (Torqe Axis Mounts) or dogbones at the same time. |
| 238000 mi US $310 |
Replaced Ignition Coils, Ignition Control Module, Spark Plug Wires, and plugs. |
| 108000 mi US $500 |
Muffler. |
| 138000 mi US $105 |
motor mounts |
| 165000 mi US $300 |
Timing chain had become loose and was making noise. Could not trust another week of driving |
| 179200 mi US $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. |
1998 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 159000 mi US $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. |
| 169100 mi US $550 |
Replaced all motor mounts. Most were original. Had shrunk and loosened. Runs much smoother and quieter now. |
| 170000 mi US $399 |
Coolant pressure cap was leaking slightly. |
| 85000 mi US $125 |
Belt idler pulley and tensioner upper motor mount |
| 103300 mi US $400 |
Thermostat. |
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