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1997 Saturn SC Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
An occasional problem with these vehicles is failure of the Cylinder Head, 1.9L single overhead cam engine only, and the Crankshaft Position Sensor. Failure of the Cylinder Head allows coolant to mix with the engine oil in the crankcase. Failure of the Crankshaft Position Sensor can cause the vehicle to stall or not start. The cost to replace the Cylinder Head is $482.00 for the cylinder head, $140.00 for gaskets and $767.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Crankshaft Sensor is $25.57 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
An occasional problem with this vehicle is Junction Block in the vehicles interior. The cost to replace the Junction Block is estimated at $172.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor. All prices are estimated base on $65.00 per flat rate hour and does not include diagnostic time or applicable sales tax.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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