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2001 Saturn L-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (60%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

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

Other (0%)

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2001 Saturn L-Series

Engine not specified

171000 mi Transmission would not upshift from second gear. It would start fine in first, shift to second fine, but not upshift any further. Estimated cost to repair transmission: $2400. KBB value of car: ~$1000. 

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2001 Saturn L-Series 4dr Wagon

182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

218000 mi

US $2900		 Cracked transmission housing. 
77300 mi

US $300		 Hard shifts (auto trans), "wrench" icon lit and all shifts after that were very hard. Reset when car was restarted (no light). Similar problem solved years ago (35K miles) with trans fluid flush, and this seems to have worked again. 

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2001 Saturn L-Series Transmission Problems

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