2000 Saturn L-Series Saturn L-Series 2000

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2000 Saturn L-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (8%)

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2000 Saturn L-Series engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Saturn L-Series 4dr Wagon

182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

110000 mi

US $87
I used a scanner to get trouble codes, checked for vacuum leaks and bad fuses that could cause the p0030 and p0171 codes that came up, and then replaced the faulty oxygen sensor. 

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2000 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

98000 mi

US $120
Common failure: CPS disallowing car to start. 
130200 mi

C $305
Replaced the MAP sensor again, 305 bucks this time, not the 675 the GM dealer soaked me for 
134540 mi

C $462
Replaced faulty EGR Valve 

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2000 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan

137-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

236220 mi

C $120
Exhaust Flex Joint was changed. 

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2000 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan

137-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

110000 mi Problem with pistons and valves needed top or full engine rebuild. Too expensive to repair, car not worth fixing. 

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2000 Saturn L-Series Engine Problems

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