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2002 Saturn SL Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Cylinder Head Gasket (VIN 8, SOHC), Top Engine Mount, and Crankshaft Position Sensor. Failure of the Cylinder Head Gasket can cause major engine damage and cause the engine to stall. Failure of the Crankshaft Position Sensor may prevent the engine from starting. The cost to repair the Cylinder Head Gasket is $24.00 for parts and $572.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Top Engine Mount is $62.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Crankshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $35.57 for parts and $45.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 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
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
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 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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