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1999 Saturn SL Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Cylinder Head and the Intake Manifold Gasket (1.9L VIN 8 SOHC engine only), the Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor and Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor. Problems with the CKP Sensor can prevent the engine from starting. The cost to replace the Cylinder Head is estimated at $948.81 for parts and $767 for labor. The cost to replace the Intake Manifold Gasket is estimated at $47.43 for parts and $286 for labor. The cost to replace the CKP Sensor is estimated at $35.57 for parts and $45.50 for labor. The cost to replace the ECT Sensor is estimated at $18.50 for parts and $71 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do 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
An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Rear Disc Brake Caliper Slides, vehicles with Rear Disc Brakes only. The cost to clean the Rear Disc Brake Caliper Slides is estimated at $65 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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 the failure of the Horn. The cost to replace the Horn is estimated at $68.87 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any 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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