| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 130 repairs.
2002 Saturn S-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (50%)
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
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120040 mi | TRANSMISSION FAILURE/ DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS FAILED |
| 220000 mi US $35 |
Shifter cable broke. Known common problem for this model at high mileage. I pulled and purchased used replacement parts from DIY junkyard and replaced the part myself. |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 122000 mi | Check engine light came on traced to transmission selector switch. Dealer replaced switch under warranty. |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 115320 mi C $660 |
Clutch slave cylinder replaced. Also had them install an exhaust flex pipe which I purchased elsewhere (cost included above). Later had to return, as the clutch was still not working properly. |
| 115320 mi C $367 |
Clutch Master Cylinder also replaced this time, as the clutch still did not work properly. Previous trip "missed' the fact that the clutch master cylinder also needed replacement. |
| 201000 mi US $80 |
Clutch action weak. Replaced clutch master/slave unit. |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $171 |
After changing radiator, the transmission coolant line rusted apart. I tried patching it and was unsuccessful. Had to change out transmission coolant/oil line from transmission to radiator. Car was using 1 quart of transmission fluid /100mi. |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 102000 mi US $1500 |
Solenoids |
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