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Saturn S-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

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Saturn S-Series body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 16 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

Engine not specified

120000 mi Water leaks into passenger area during heavy rain 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan

124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

68000 mi Check Engine light came on for unknown reason. Has since turned back off and has stayed off for 3,000 miles. Clip for front air damn came off at this same time. Saturn repaired it for free. 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan

100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD

124000 mi

US $77
Replaced headlamp assemblies because the old ones were fogged. 
260400 mi

C $197
Replaced both front headlight assemblies. Bought parts online for $76.95 total with free shipping. 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe

124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

123500 mi

US $171
Power Steering fluid was dark and they recommended replacing it. The battery was low, so that was replaced and the hazy driver side head light was buffed out. 

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2001 Saturn S-Series

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

92000 mi

US $150
Replace OEM headlight assemblies with 3rd party parts purchased online. The exterior lexan (?) was beyond polishing to get clear. 

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1999 Saturn S-Series 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

97000 mi

US $150
Sunroof Module 

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1999 Saturn S-Series

4-cylinder manual 2WD

68820 mi Back window seal is broken and lets water into the trunk compartment. Decide not to fix at this time. 
76260 mi Sun roof retractor cable/ motor broken 
83080 mi he moon roof was still broken and new tires were also required. The cost of repair was above the value of the car....so it was donated to charity. 

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1998 Saturn S-Series

Engine not specified

101000 mi

US $50
Headliner replaced 

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1998 Saturn S-Series 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

120000 mi

US $500
Roof cloth on inside was starting to come undone and falling. Was a quick fix 

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1998 Saturn S-Series 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

201000 mi

US $195
Replaced Sunroof Module 

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1998 Saturn S-Series 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

120000 mi

US $700
leak and malfunctioning sunroof. Replaced sunroof mechanism and redid headliner. 

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1997 Saturn S-Series

Engine not specified

69000 mi

US $5
Water leak from cowl 

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1995 Saturn S-Series 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

146000 mi The drivers side metal cover over the headlight has completely rotted off the headlight assembly. 

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Saturn S-Series Body Problems

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