| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 48 repairs.
2002 Saturn L-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (61%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 23 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
| 116000 mi US $400 |
After problem-free 50-mile freeway trip + parking 1-hour, failed to start; AAA towed to AAA shop "around the corner" + found to have failed in-tank fuel pump + "codes in history possibly indicated need for more repairs". Paid 200+towed Going to attempt to drain & drop the fuel tank + remove & replace the fuel pump & filter to remedy AAA shop's diagnosis while saving 500+ in labor costs. First, reading all I can to learn how to do this "big job" on my own. |
2002 Saturn L-Series 4dr Wagon
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 44000 mi US $125 |
Service engine light on-replaced secondary air pump |
| 46000 mi US $428 |
loss of power when engaging passing gear or driving up inclines, abnormal transmission shifting, poor gas mileage-replaced catalytic converter |
| 139100 mi | Fuel leak at fuel pump on top of gas tank, requires dropping the tank to replace. One hour diagnosis only, repair not yet performed. Problem worked around by not completely filling tank. |
2002 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $50 |
Leaking oil cap filter |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
MAP sensor, and the EGR valve went bad. Cost around 300 total for the parts, and the dealer wanted 500 to install. We did it at home, it was a simple install. The EGR is held on by 2 bolts, and the MAP sensor comes in a new section of the intake |
| 179000 mi US $400 |
misfire on cylinder #4, running rough, wouldn't idle, stalled while idling |
| 179300 mi US $160 |
replace mass air flow sensor and clear codes from computer. |
| 191000 mi US $150 |
catalytic converters plugged, forcing an o2 sensor code. |
| 97000 mi US $300 |
Crankshaft Position Sensor failed and was replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $560 |
Replaced heater core. |
2002 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 140000 mi US $250 |
Heater Core out, coolant all over front floor board of car. |
2002 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 8600 mi US $500 |
Body control module (dealer parts and labor) |
| 87000 mi US $400 |
Catalytic converter replaced |
| 105000 mi | Was driving the car, heard and felt a "thud", and the engine stopped. Mechanic suspected internal timing chain broke. Recommended not fixing. |
| 129130 mi US $230 |
Loss of coolant. AZ didn't have adapter to pressure test. The heater hoses were leaking an difficult to take off. Wet carpet on passenger side was relatively easy to fix with two O-rings from Graingers...bag of 50 $5, so I have 48 spares. |
| 143000 mi US $600 |
Replaced timing and balance chain. Sheared off bolts in the process because of poor work instructions from GM and a very complicated job for one person. |
| 143000 mi US $2500 |
Took it to my mechanic and they replaced the chains again. Also cylinder head valve job. The engine did not hold compression because the valve faces had eroded. |
| 68842 mi US $649 |
Replaced Ignition Coil |
| 69000 mi US $285 |
Replaced catalytic Converter Replaced catalytic Converter |
| 180000 mi US $600 |
Car failed to start. Diagnostic discovered a bad fuel pump. Both pump and fuse were replaced. |
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