2002 Saturn S-Series Saturn S-Series 2002

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2002 Saturn S-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

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

Other (2%)

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2002 Saturn S-Series brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (75%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan

100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD

260400 mi

C $197
Replaced front pads, rotors, and left front caliper, $120 
144300 mi

US $300
Replace rear brake cylinders 
112840 mi

C $160
Brake line ruptured and had to be replaced. 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan

100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

178000 mi

US $30
Found that both wheel cylinders were leaking when I took the drums off to replace rear brakes. New cylinders were $15 each at parts store. 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe

124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

148000 mi

US $60
ABS light was on. Trouble shot to right wheel sensor was open. While working on this system the brakes were removed and slider pins on front disc lubricated. 
110700 mi

US $250
Seized up drivers brake caliper. ABS tone ring rusted/cracked and sensor bad. 
140000 mi

US $200
Front brakes pull to the right on hard braking 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe

100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

37820 mi

C $175
rusted brake line. 

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2002 Saturn S-Series Brake Problems

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