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Saturn L-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (1%)
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Chart based on 171 repairs.
Saturn L-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 32 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
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 153000 mi US $70 |
Knuckle bushings replaced, boots were torn and starting to make noise |
2003 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 21000 mi | Replaced steering rack. |
| 65000 mi US $150 |
Intermediate shaft lubrication to repair rough steering in turns. Repair worked fine. |
| 51780 mi | Power steering pump leaking, seal replaced under CPO warranty. |
2003 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 146000 mi US $360 |
Front wheel bearing replacement |
| 160100 mi US $200 |
Front wheel bearing replacement. |
| 93700 mi US $350 |
Replaced sway bar linkage |
| 106000 mi | Power steering went out, needs new pump, rack and pinion, and alignment and the cost would have.been almost $1900. Decided to wait. |
| 107000 mi US $1880 |
Replaced rack&pinion, p.s. pump, serp belt, alignment |
| 60000 mi US $300 |
Control Arm Replaced |
2002 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 104000 mi | Sway bar linkage and front struts need to be replaced. Price for work $900. Repair declined. |
| 104000 mi | Sway bar linkage and front struts needed to be replaced when sold. |
| 154200 mi US $90 |
replace pass. side outer tie rod end and perform front end alignment |
| 215000 mi US $400 |
replaced both rear springs and struts |
| 101000 mi US $650 |
2 Tires and a few tie rods in my suspension |
2002 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 204000 mi | Original struts have worn out. Need replacing. |
| 135600 mi US $800 |
New tires and alignment after I changed the tie-rod ends, struts and ball joints. |
2001 Saturn L-Series
Engine not specified
| 100000 mi US $159 |
Left rear shock was blown. |
2001 Saturn L-Series 4dr Wagon
182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 89000 mi US $220 |
Strong vibration started at about 55 mph, got worse (like a washboard dirt road) until it stopped abruptly above 72 mph. Replaced the two older tires, now have 4 matching Goodyears that are all low mileage. This didn't solve the problem. |
| 218000 mi US $2900 |
Creaking from rear suspension |
| 229000 mi | Creaking from rear suspension never resolved, even with a replacement of the rear suspension bushing and repeated lubrication. Final thing that lead to getting rid of the car was the need to replace the front strut mounts. Would have cost $700+. |
| 143000 mi US $1200 |
While having all 4 struts replaced, found left front coil spring broken. Replaced both front coil springs and both front sway bar links, along with all 4 struts. |
| 98200 mi US $175 |
ball joint |
2001 Saturn L-Series 4dr Wagon
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80600 mi C $150 |
Power steering pump broke. |
2001 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 105400 mi US $167 |
rear control arm bushings ($783) |
2001 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 137640 mi C $750 |
Stabilizer bar link kit. |
2001 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 225000 mi US $80 |
Wheel bearing rear right |
| 119000 mi US $1500 |
Rear springs broken and struts excessively worn. |
2000 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 94500 mi US $320 |
Strut mount bearing failed 6, SIX times, along with a broken front coil spring. |
2000 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
137-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 239940 mi C $15 |
The steel tube portion of the power steering fluid return line to the pump reservoir had developed a pin hole from corrosion. The repair was to cut off the tube and install a new piece of rubber hose over the tube with worm hose clamps. |
2000 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
137-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 283000 mi US $125 |
Left front wheel bearing was making noise - going bad. |
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