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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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Chart based on 130 repairs.
2002 Saturn S-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (71%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 21 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 4-speed automatic FWD
| 112000 mi US $575 |
Replaced both Front Wheel Hub Bearings. |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 76000 mi US $275 |
Replaced front left hub bearing |
| 209000 mi US $250 |
Driver's side front wheel bearing was making roaring/buzzing noise,replaced at a tire shop when I had it in for new tires.Replacement cost for bearing assembly including labor was $250 at Tire Kingdom. |
| 250480 mi C $310 |
Actual problem part was the control arm, which included the tie rod end. |
| 256680 mi C $2486 |
Had noticed a bit of whine and suspected wheel bearings; shop confirmed they were bad while it was in for the clutch replacement. Lower control arm (with ball joint attached) were replaced during visit to replace clutch. |
| 264120 mi C $144 |
Wheel bearings got noisy after only 11,000 kms since previous replacement in September, 2015. Found new shop that quoted 1/3 the cost of my usual shop to replace the bearings, so I tried them out. Excellent, fast work. |
| 100440 mi C $417 |
Just bought this car for $400 and took into shop to have exhaust pipe welded. While there, bad tie rod end was noted. Bought part for $25 and had this shop (OK Tire) replace it for me. $267 for labour and cost of part. |
| 104780 mi C $131 |
Humming noise noted from front end; replaced left front wheel bearing. |
| 111600 mi C $188 |
During an MVI inspection, the shop reported that the driver side front wheel bearing needed replacement. I had a spare bearing on hand from the last time this was done (just last summer), so the $188 was just for labour and MVI. MVI was $32 of the $188. |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $180 |
Replaced struts, strut mount, spring assembly. |
| 136000 mi US $400 |
Worn Ball Joint replaced. $120 part, $240 labor. Needed wheel alignment after it was replaced |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 108000 mi US $80 |
Front wheel bearing was out. Replaced wheel bearing and hub. |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 144000 mi US $180 |
Replaced front struts and springs. Old springs were both broken. New tie rod ends also installed. |
| 148000 mi US $60 |
And both outer tie rod ends had broken grease boots and were rusting and stiff from lack of grease. Replaced both sides, grease boots cracked and no grease in fitting. |
| 122000 mi US $400 |
New stuts all (4) were replaced while the front wheel bearing was replaced...an alignment is also being done since it is a recommended after removing the struts. |
| 161000 mi US $600 |
Both control arms were replaced and an alignment done |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 65000 mi US $150 |
wheel bearing |
| 181000 mi US $60 |
Front Right wheel bearing needed replaced. |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 27280 mi C $480 |
Broken front spring, lower ball joint(1) and worn tierod end (1) |
| 34720 mi C $200 |
Replaced both tie-rods |
2002 Saturn S-Series
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 279000 mi US $220 |
Tie rods in front and spark plugs |
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