2000 Saturn S-Series Problems and Repair Histories

2000 Saturn S-Series problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys

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Saturn S-Series in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	193000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	193000	450	trans shot intake gasket shot

Saturn S-Series in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	149000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	153000	300	replaced radiator, fan, valve cover gasket
Apr	2011	155000		Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn S-Series in Utah, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	129000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	135000	0	The alternator died, and we replaced it with a warranty replacement from Auto Zone.
Dec	2012	155000	50	Radiator was leaking. Replaced radiator.
Mar	2013	158000		Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn S-Series in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	63860		First odometer entry
May	2009	65100	0	Starting motor not working. Roll-started car. Shop could not replicate.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn S-Series in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	90000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	94000	0	Left Rotor turned, needs front Struts. Vibrates.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn S-Series in Utah, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008		60	Replace transmission fluid pressure solenoid in valve body. Bad solenoid was causing super hard shifting.
Jul	2009		60	Replaced intake manifold, crack in the cooling line that runs through it. Problem caused by a bad ECTS preventing the radiator fan from switching on. Replaced ECTS also.
Jun	2010	157000	0	EGR Valve Replacement
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn S-Series in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	93000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	110000	85	CEL traced to gas cap. $70 for diagnostic, $15 to buy cap myself.
Oct	2010	112000	1	CEL light again. Don't remember exact problem.
Dec	2010	114000	259	The paseenger side tie rod was loose and replaced. The right tail light wiring assembly's (brake, reverse + turn) brake light didn't illuminate. I replaced the tail light wiring assembly. The gas tank fill neck rusted and caused the "check engine" light to glow. It caused a leak in the evaporative emissions system. I fixed the problem by removing the rust with steel wool.
Jan	2011	115000	230	Replaced tie rod end (drivers side) and front-end alignment
May	2011	118300	0	replaced the trunk latch because the light switch wore out
Feb	2013	141000	150	Replaced thermostat and engine coolant temperature sensor and drained and re-filled the anti-freeze as part of the thermostat and ECTS repair. Replaced the PCV valve
Mar	2013	142000		Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn S-Series in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	100000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	101000	1500	AC repaired O2 sensor repaired
Aug	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn S-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2013	148000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	148000	25	Needed new brakes.

Saturn S-Series in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	124000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	142300	70	Replaced water pump
Mar	2011	146000	75	Passenger side axle broke while driving. Replaced with new axle.
Mar	2013	174000		Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn S-Series in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	105000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	106000	105	Popping sound from left front wheel. R&R CV axle. Problem somewhat went away. Tie rod will need to be replaced soon.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn S-Series in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	121000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	122000	100	Reduced engine response and fuel economy.
Jun	2009	125000	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.
Mar	2013	153000		Most recent odometer entry.

Saturn S-Series in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	143000		First odometer entry
May	2011	145000	400	1st threw a gear, 2nd leaked when tranny mount broke off because of pothole. 3/4 were bad rebuilt trannys, weren't driven enough to see if worked, current one needs torque converter, all have had range sensor problems and kicked in R
Mar	2012	155000		Most recent odometer entry.

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