Saturn S-Series Saturn S-Series

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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%)

Chart based on 470 repairs.
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Saturn S-Series other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 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

262880 mi

C $46
Right side mirror had become loose, would lose its position when the door was shut hard. Ordered new one online and installed myself. Shipped postpaid for $46. 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe

124-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

150000 mi

US $465
New tires after a blow out. 

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2002 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe

100-horsepower 1.9L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

94000 mi

US $25
Driver's seat adjuster didn't work. Wire under seat was broken. Repaired. 

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2001 Saturn S-Series

Engine not specified

114000 mi Also stuck driver's seat when traded. 

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2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Sedan

124-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD

65100 mi Starting motor not working. Roll-started car. Shop could not replicate. 

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2000 Saturn S-Series 4dr Coupe

124-horsepower 1.9L I4 5-speed manual FWD

107000 mi Found a crack in the front subframe caused from the bad sway bar bushings allowing control arm movement causing a stress fracture. Added a 1/8" metal plate and welded it. 

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1999 Saturn S-Series

Engine not specified

120000 mi

US $850
car died 

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1999 Saturn S-Series 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

150500 mi

US $50
Driver side window crank mechanism broke. 
184000 mi Windshield washers not spraying. Removed and cleaned out nozzles then replaced. Problem fixed. 

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1998 Saturn S-Series 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

80000 mi

US $300
Replaced interlock brake solenoid 
29000 mi

US $3
Winshield wiper banging and became loose and out of since hitting other wiper. 

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1997 Saturn S-Series

Engine not specified

62000 mi

US $13
Rear hatch latch replaced. 
68000 mi

US $80
Liftgate latch stuck in open position, would not stay closed. Defective GM design of latch/electronic actuator. 

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Saturn S-Series Other Problems

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