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2003 Saturn L-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 46 repairs.
2003 Saturn L-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (39%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Saturn L-Series 4dr Wagon
182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 48000 mi US $972 |
Check engine light reset. Valve cover gaskets replaced. |
2003 Saturn L-Series 4dr Wagon
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 153000 mi US $70 |
Radiator replaced, leaking at tank |
| 148000 mi US $450 |
Plugs and timing |
2003 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 42670 mi | Thermostat replaced under CPO warranty |
| 48100 mi US $11 |
MIL on, found broken clamp on vac hose. Clamps not covered under CPO warranty. |
| 53600 mi | Oil leak. Oil filter canister was cracked/damaged during dealer oil change. Dealer replaced at no cost since it was their error. |
| 57122 mi US $1724 |
Oil in coolant, oil cooler cracked. Thermostat housing found to be warped, also replaced. Parts ran to $400, the rest was labor, as GM decided that making stuff impossible to get to is good for dealer profits. |
| 11000 mi | Replaced leaking head gasket. Sales consultant stated that it appeared that the head gasket was slightly misaligned on assembly. Repaired under warranty. |
| 73000 mi US $900 |
Oxygen sensor |
| 79000 mi US $500 |
Replace thermostat and hoses |
2003 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 109740 mi C $1000 |
Thermostat and waterpump needed to be replaced. |
| 104300 mi US $900 |
Gas tank cracked |
| 144000 mi US $350 |
Catalytic converter needed replacing. The O2 sensors appear fine. P0420 error |
2003 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $225 |
Car was loosing power when accelerating. When pedal was barely pressed it went faster. Turned out the Catalytic converter was bad. Replaced it at exhaust shop and was good to go. |
| 94600 mi US $550 |
Exhaust leak. Fixed by replacing the manifold. |
| 97200 mi | Replaced knock sensor |
| 108900 mi US $600 |
Needed most of a new exhaust system. my Mazda ran until 246K miles and never needed a new exhaust. |
2003 Saturn L-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 125700 mi US $575 |
Started overheating, needed thermostat |
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