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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%)
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 470 repairs.
Saturn S-Series brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (60%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 20 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
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 144300 mi US $300 |
Replace rear brake cylinders |
| 112840 mi C $160 |
Brake line ruptured and had to be replaced. |
| 260400 mi C $197 |
Replaced front pads, rotors, and left front caliper, $120 |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 178000 mi US $30 |
Found that both wheel cylinders were leaking when I took the drums off to replace rear brakes. New cylinders were $15 each at parts store. |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 140000 mi US $200 |
Front brakes pull to the right on hard braking |
| 148000 mi US $60 |
ABS light was on. Trouble shot to right wheel sensor was open. While working on this system the brakes were removed and slider pins on front disc lubricated. |
| 110700 mi US $250 |
Seized up drivers brake caliper. ABS tone ring rusted/cracked and sensor bad. |
2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 37820 mi C $175 |
rusted brake line. |
2001 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 107260 mi | Brake light stuck on mechanic reports no fault with actual brakes |
2001 Saturn S-Series
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 108000 mi US $200 |
Rear brake job done including new cylinders. master cylinder had an internal leak, replaced it. |
2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan
100-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 125000 mi US $665 |
Noise upon braking (was not the normal "low pad" noise). System leaks at rear wheel cyl as well as front caliper. Had both wheel cyl's and both calipers replaced, as well as rear shoes. |
1999 Saturn S-Series
Engine not specified
| 207000 mi US $80 |
Replaced front rotors and pads, and replaced front passenger caliper. |
1999 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 168800 mi US $100 |
When replacing rotors and pads, calipers also had to be replaced. |
1998 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 123000 mi US $400 |
master cylinder, rear wheel cylinder, calipers, all to correct a mushy pedal |
1997 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 151000 mi US $70 |
Brake master cylinder failed, was replaced. Entire ABS system bled and working well. |
1995 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 256000 mi US $250 |
Replace rotors |
1995 Saturn S-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 135200 mi US $120 |
Brake line developed a leak. Leaking parts replaced. |
1995 Saturn S-Series 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 135000 mi | Rear Caliper froze up and needed to be replaced. All were just replaced last July 2009 Made a rubbing noise as if the caliper were locked up. The local shop kept it for 2 days said it was Ok and they were unable to find anything. |
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