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2000 Saturn S-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (4%)

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2000 Saturn S-Series repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 50 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Saturn S-Series in Minnesota, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 193000 mi US $450	trans shot intake gasket shot

Saturn S-Series in Nevada, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2011
Oct 2010 153000 mi US $300	replaced radiator, fan, valve cover gasket

Saturn S-Series in Washington, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015 116000 mi	Oil leak - gasket

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Saturn S-Series in Ohio, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Mar 2016 247000 mi US $300	Starter replaced
Apr 2016 250300 mi US $100	Bad alternator, part warrantied, labor cost only
Sep 2016 267000 mi	Excessive oil usage, rod knock

Saturn S-Series in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2017
Feb 2014 180000 mi US $107	Heard wheel noise at front end. Tested each wheel found to be the passenger side. Bearing and hub was replaced.
Jan 2015 US $100	New bearing and wheel hub installed on front passenger side.
Apr 2015 183300 mi	New bearing and wheel hub installed on front driver side.
Jun 2015 185000 mi US $90	Charcoal evap canister for fuel emissions was clogged and needed replacing. Gas tank dropped, canister replaced, everything reinstalled.

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Saturn S-Series in Utah, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2013
Sep 2009 135000 mi	The alternator died, and we replaced it with a warranty replacement from Auto Zone.
Dec 2012 155000 mi US $50	Radiator was leaking. Replaced radiator.

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Saturn S-Series in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2014
Jun 2013 87000 mi US $50	Oxygen sensor
Jan 2014 92000 mi US $100	Exhaust Pipe replaced
Aug 2014 95200 mi US $80	Upper Engine Mount Replaced
Sep 2014 96000 mi US $350	All Shocks, Front control arms and Tie rod ends clutch Replaced

Saturn S-Series in Utah, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008 80000 mi US $60	Replace transmission fluid pressure solenoid in valve body. Bad solenoid was causing super hard shifting.
Jul 2009 135000 mi US $60	Replaced intake manifold, crack in the cooling line that runs through it. Problem caused by a bad ECTS preventing the radiator fan from switching on. Replaced ECTS also.
Jun 2010 157000 mi	EGR Valve Replacement

Saturn S-Series in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
May 2009 65100 mi	Starting motor not working. Roll-started car. Shop could not replicate.

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Saturn S-Series in Ohio, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2016
Aug 2010 110000 mi US $85	CEL traced to gas cap. $70 for diagnostic, $15 to buy cap myself.
Oct 2010 112000 mi US $1	CEL light again. Don't remember exact problem.
Dec 2010 114000 mi US $3	The paseenger side tie rod was loose and replaced. The right tail light wiring assembly's (brake, reverse + turn) brake light didn't illuminate. I replaced the tail light wiring assembly. The gas tank fill neck rusted and caused the "check engine" light to glow. It caused a leak in the evaporative emissions system. I fixed the problem by removing the rust with steel wool.
Jan 2011 115000 mi US $230	Replaced tie rod end (drivers side) and front-end alignment
May 2011 118700 mi	replaced the trunk latch because the light switch wore out
Feb 2013 141200 mi US $150	Replaced thermostat and engine coolant temperature sensor and drained and re-filled the anti-freeze as part of the thermostat and ECTS repair.
Feb 2014 159000 mi	rear stabilizer links are broken

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Saturn S-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014 166000 mi	Left wheel bearing went out.

Saturn S-Series in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 134000 mi US $108	Battery Died.

Saturn S-Series in Oregon, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2011
Mar 2011 101000 mi US $1500	AC repaired O2 sensor repaired

Saturn S-Series in Maryland, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2018
Mar 2009 122000 mi US $100	Reduced engine response and fuel economy.
Jun 2009 125000 mi US $665	Noise upon braking (was not the normal "low pad" noise). System leaks at rear wheel cyl as well as front caliper. Had both wheel cyl's and both calipers replaced, as well as rear shoes.

Saturn S-Series in Tennessee, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
Mar 2011 106000 mi US $105	Popping sound from left front wheel. R&R CV axle. Problem somewhat went away. Tie rod will need to be replaced soon.

Saturn S-Series in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Mar 2013
Nov 2010 141000 mi US $70	Replaced water pump
Mar 2011 146000 mi US $75	Passenger side axle broke while driving. Replaced with new axle.

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Saturn S-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Nov 2016
May 2014 54900 mi	Windshield wiper motor failed due to water ingress; wiper motor replaced; debris cleaned out (caused water buildup) New windshield wiper motor installed in previous trip failed; another new one installed.
Oct 2014 57300 mi US $400	Check engine light on. Evap system issue. Replaced coolant temperature sensor. Replaced thermostat.
Nov 2016 67000 mi	Air conditioning not working. Diagnosis only; no repair.

Saturn S-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
May 2011 144700 mi US $400	1st threw a gear, 2nd leaked when tranny mount broke off because of pothole. 3/4 were bad rebuilt trannys, weren't driven enough to see if worked, current one needs torque converter, all have had range sensor problems and kicked in R

Saturn S-Series in California, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2013
Aug 2013 139100 mi US $400	Tensioner belt

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Saturn S-Series in Delaware, United States Mar 2014 - Jan 2015
Apr 2014 105300 mi	Sway bar bushings worn causing the ball joints to wear. Replaced lower control arms including sway bar bushings Starter would not crank when cold.
May 2014 105000 mi US $20	A/C pump failed, replaced A/C pump, evacuated, and recharged system. Water pump bearings failed, replace water pump. Found a mix of green and Dexcool coolant from previous owner likely accelerating pump bearing wear. Valve cover gasket leaking oil in to #3 and #4 spark plug wells. Replaced valve cover gasket.
Jun 2014 107000 mi	Found a crack in the front subframe caused from the bad sway bar bushings allowing control arm movement causing a stress fracture. Added a 1/8" metal plate and welded it.
Sep 2014 109000 mi	Slight stutter during low throttle/low RPM events. Found 1 ignition coil with a loose core and broken ground strap. Ignition coils were cheap aftermarket. Replaced with OEM coils.
Oct 2014 109200 mi US $50	Spark knock during low RPM high throttle events. Compression was higher than usual. Pulled spark plugs and noted excessive carbon on the piston tops. Soaked pistons in Seafoam overnight, ran engine, replaced oil/filter and spark plugs. Noted crack in exhaust downpipe at front bracket. Middle exhaust hanger almost rusted through. Replaced exhaust manifold/downpipe, fixed exhaust hanger.
Dec 2014 110000 mi	O2 sensor went bad again. Replaced with a spare I had laying around.