| 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 7 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
| 87300 mi US $60 |
Shifter bushing failed and was replaced. |
| 237000 mi US $500 |
Shift cables broke |
1998 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 210000 mi US $35 |
Shift linkage cable replaced. |
1998 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 165000 mi US $300 |
Replaced both drive axles with rebuilt ones. One side was making the clicking noise. |
1998 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 108000 mi US $100 |
Car would occasionally take a while to shift into reverse. Changed valve body, all fixed. |
| 162000 mi US $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. |
| 167500 mi US $355 |
Replaced passenger side inner and outer CV joints after outer CV joint boot failed. Was original |
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