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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 16 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

124-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD

117000 mi

US $60
HVAC control knob broken. As well as adjustment cable. 
118000 mi

US $120
Worn system 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan

124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

108000 mi

US $150
AC System was charged. Could not find leak. Added Dye. Still working fine 10 days later. 
130000 mi

US $95
Replace Starter. 
142000 mi

US $140
Check AC System for leaks. Evacuate AC System and Charge. No leaks were found. Worked great for 4 weeks, then failed again. 
142000 mi AC never fixed. 
96000 mi seat belt light does not go out when seat belt fastened, headlight alarm no longer works when lights left on with key removed from ignition-have not fixed problem yet. 
112000 mi seat belt light, headlight alarm never repaired 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan

100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD

83000 mi

US $100
Replace alternator and battery 
123300 mi

US $12
Replace windshield washer fluid pump 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan

100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

84000 mi The AC was not blowing cold air. Had to evacuate and refill freon. 
85000 mi

US $350
AC condenser replaced 
60000 mi

US $7
Side marker light assembly leaked water destroying the lamp holder and lamp. Replaced lamp holder and lamp. Sealed assembly to prevent leaks. 
114000 mi

US $300
replace compressor, expansion valve, dryer 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe

124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

116000 mi

US $10
Odometer light burned out. 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe

100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

37200 mi

C $225
Replace starter motor 

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2002 Saturn S-Series

4-cylinder manual 2WD

281000 mi

US $70
Refilled freon. 

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2002 Saturn S-Series Electrical Problems

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