2002 Saturn L-Series Saturn L-Series 2002

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2002 Saturn L-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (2%)

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2002 Saturn L-Series electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (62%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Saturn L-Series 4dr Wagon

182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

105000 mi

US $1
Replaced small bulbs in third brake light, required some trial and error. 
194000 mi

US $1400
a/c blowing hot... compressor shot, just went ahead and replaced system under the hood (@ 196,000) - thought it was time. :) 

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2002 Saturn L-Series 4dr Wagon

135-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

20000 mi

US $300
No AC, replaced condenser 
142000 mi

US $360
AC compressor failure, burned belt. Quoted $1300 for entire system replacement, declined and went with used compressor acting as bypass pulley to get home. Break down occurred out of town. 

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2002 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

119000 mi

US $250
Replaced air conditioning compressor. 
163000 mi

US $265
broken hose in a/c system needed to have a new hose fabricated as the part was not available from parts suppliers 
123000 mi

US $987
Actually spring 2014. AC went out. tried doing minor fixes but with no avail. Replaced entire ac pump. 

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2002 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

93000 mi

US $130
Tail light would flicker and go out even after a new one was installed. 

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2002 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

212100 mi

US $100
Had to replace starter before it died. It was starting wind on start up. Replaced before the gear was chewed up 
130100 mi

US $3
Passenger side brake light. 
147100 mi

US $375
ac worked only a day. needed more repairs so now still no ac 
90000 mi Failure of the Body Control Module. No instruments or warning lights. Constant alarm chiming. Cost prohibitive to replace. 
70900 mi

US $288
A/C Condensor 1800 had a hole 

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2002 Saturn L-Series Electrical Problems

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