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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%)
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 171 repairs.
Saturn L-Series transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 7 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 Sedan
182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 78000 mi | Occasionally the "service engine soon" light comes on and the transmission (4-speed slushbox automatic) shifts very, very roughly. Shutting down the car for a few minutes "cures" it temporarily. We weren't able to pull any codes. |
| 85000 mi US $1400 |
Pressure control solenoid was faulty. Caused intermittent rough shifting and SES light illumination. Known issue with this horrible vehicle, there is a TSB. Dealer replaced two solenoids in the valve body to fix the issue. |
| 110000 mi | key could not be removed from ignition when you attempted to put shift lever in park. Sensors were replaced by GM at no charge. |
2003 Saturn L-Series 4dr Sedan
135-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 108000 mi | Right rear tire won't back up. it will go forward but jams in reverse. Will probably scrap or sell for parts/repair. Two months ago I dumped $1800 into it. I've never liked Saturns and won't own another one even if they were in business. |
2001 Saturn L-Series
Engine not specified
| 171000 mi | Transmission would not upshift from second gear. It would start fine in first, shift to second fine, but not upshift any further. Estimated cost to repair transmission: $2400. KBB value of car: ~$1000. |
2001 Saturn L-Series 4dr Wagon
182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 218000 mi US $2900 |
Cracked transmission housing. |
| 77300 mi US $300 |
Hard shifts (auto trans), "wrench" icon lit and all shifts after that were very hard. Reset when car was restarted (no light). Similar problem solved years ago (35K miles) with trans fluid flush, and this seems to have worked again. |
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