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2003 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 174 repairs.
2003 Saturn VUE suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 21000 mi US $110 |
replace front hub assembly on driver side |
| 145000 mi US $100 |
Vibration / Shaking in steering. Intermediate steering column was tightened. |
| 40547 mi | Front Wheel Hub Assy |
| 64589 mi US $116 |
Rear Wheel Hub Assy |
| 103300 mi US $120 |
Replaced Left Front Wheel Hub Ass'y |
| 115300 mi US $13 |
Replaced RR Spring Isolator |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 27095 mi | Rear suspension campaign. Front swaybar links/bushings replaced. Rear wiper motor replaced. Intermediate steering shaft replaced. Replaced worn wires (SES light, transmission failed to shift properly). Covered by warranty. |
| 55899 mi US $512 |
Vibration in steering column & accelerator pedal at 65+ mph. Rattle in suspension at speeds under 50 mph. Rattle in suspension/steering wheel/gas pedal. Intermediate steering shaft replaced. Alignment & wheels balanced. |
| 57000 mi | intermediate steering column (through firewall) replaced for 2nd time. Suspension still rattles at low speed on uneven pavement. Slight vibration exists at 65+ mph. |
| 66000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced upper steering column / power steering motor. Still rattles & vibrates somewhat less than before. |
| 68000 mi US $461 |
Right from wheel bearing started howling on acceleration / deceleration. Bearing replaced. |
| 79000 mi US $1100 |
2 front reflex struts 2 mounting plates adjust right front spring F.E.A. (front end alignment) Upon replacing right front strut notice front spring not installed properly from factory. Corrected and front end had to be aligned |
| 124000 mi | Clunking noise in front end. Replaced left front control arm and ball joint. |
| 76000 mi US $250 |
Right Front Wheel Bearing. |
| 72000 mi US $250 |
Left Front Wheel Bearing. |
| 100000 mi US $800 |
Sway Bar Links, also engine timing belt, transmission tuneup, water pump, accessory drive belt,and spark plugs. |
| 102000 mi US $535 |
Left Rear Wheel Bearing. |
| 104000 mi | Replaced Sway Bar Links installed earlier in summer. Both were broken. Do not buy cheap after market parts for Saturns. Stick to AC Delco or original parts designed for vehicle. By the way, the second set of Sway Bar Links have also broke. |
| 209000 mi US $1200 |
While wheel bearing was off, mechanic noted that part of stabilizer bar had broken |
| 149000 mi US $1144 |
Replace left front wheel bearing |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 94000 mi US $290 |
passenger right rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced |
| 98000 mi US $565 |
Replaced rear shocks and had to replace both rear tires because the wore too much on inside tread. |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT AWD
| 90000 mi US $83 |
Rattle on drivers side around strut area when going over rough roads or bumps, but not all the time. Noise more or less had a mind of it's own, worse at slower speeds, not high speed, very annoying. Tech tightened strut nuts. |
| 94600 mi US $920 |
Both front hubs, rotors and pads. |
| 97500 mi US $600 |
Had to replace front right hub, which was new, but defective, with another one, had four wheel alignment done, tire rotation, front right tire also balanced. |
| 98000 mi US $1000 |
Bolt broke on rear driver side lower strut control arm, replaced myself. front linkage (3rd time) |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 85000 mi US $300 |
Strut bushings failed, making constant squeeking noise. |
| 94000 mi US $200 |
Have to replace another wheel bearing, the third. |
| 113000 mi US $1400 |
Broken sway bar replaced |
| 49000 mi US $250 |
Front tie rods replaced to eliminate groaning in steering assembly. |
2003 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 107000 mi US $600 |
Had to replace rear bushing driver side and front bushing pasenger side. |
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