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2002 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 61 repairs.
2002 Saturn VUE engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| 146000 mi US $1000 |
the head gasket went and we got rid of the car. We were very upset in that we had put over $3,000 into the car in less than 2 years. |
2002 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 150000 mi US $989 |
Rear coil blew. 6 cylinders running on 3. |
2002 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 57000 mi US $150 |
Crank position sensor went bad. Car would shut off while driving and never threw a code. |
| 97100 mi US $3200 |
At 97,100 miles, the timing chain tensioner went causing a total failure of the engine. Saturn estimated a junkyard replacement engine (67K miles) at $3200+. Vehicle was junked. Although not recorded, I spent $2800 in repairs in 2008. What a crappy car. |
| 89880 mi | Engine died suddenly and would not start back up again. No strange noises before stopping. Battery OK, starter motor OK |
| 50000 mi US $600 |
Body Control Module (BCM) failure and replacement |
| 91000 mi US $300 |
Water pump leak. Replaced. Replaced timing belt |
| 111000 mi US $300 |
cam position sensor replaced |
| 125000 mi US $221 |
Crank Sensor - Vehicle would die randomly, and would usually restart immediately or after a few minutes. |
| 137000 mi US $517 |
Valve cover gaskets leaking oil. A TSB was also done on the PC Valve where freezing in the line can preventing the PCV to operate causing oil to be blown out. Since it started leaking more when it got cold, that was likely the issue. Valve cover gaskets leaking oil. A TSB was also done on the PC Valve where freezing in the line can preventing the PCV to operate causing oil to be blown out. Since it started leaking more when it got cold, that was likely the issue. |
| 147000 mi US $400 |
Oil leak valve cover gaskets and pan gasket. |
| 100300 mi US $800 |
It was a problem with the ignition and the key not talking to each other. |
| 176000 mi US $110 |
Flex pipe installed in 2009 failed, replaced. |
| 196000 mi | Clogged manifold catalytic converter, $1500 |
| 175460 mi C $25 |
Bearing failure in accessory drive - Replaced pulley on accessory drive belt tensioner. |
| 195920 mi | Fixed vacuum leak due to loose vacuum chamber. Issue caused DTCs P0171 and P0174 to set. Covered by TSB 02-06-01-016A. |
| 213140 mi C $25 |
Replaced CPS |
| 219660 mi C $100 |
Replace water pump. |
| 232500 mi | Bad bearing in water pump. Pump covered by warranty. |
| 234360 mi C $10 |
Silicone sealed leaking valve covers Replaced muffler |
| 240560 mi C $230 |
Replace valve stem seals (covered by TSB 04-06-01-010). Scheduled maintenance: Replace spark plugs, timing belt (including tensioner and idlers). |
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