Saturn VUE Body and Trim Problems and Repair Histories
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Saturn VUEs for which no Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Saturn VUE problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Body and Trim problem frequency.
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Saturn VUE Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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Repair costs are in local units.
2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | trim piece on rear window was replaced. |
| Jul | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Small trim piece on roof-rack was missing. Dealer ordered part and repaired. |
| Feb | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | manual lumbar control, trim piece broken. Parts ordered, wrong color sent to dealer. Dealer reodered. Correct trim pieces arrived and replaced. This took two trips to the dealer to complete. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Dual exhaust, standard on 2008 redline, were not lined up the same on both sides. Looked very bad. They ordered a whole new exhaust, installed it and it was the same. Sent car to a muffler shop and had it cut and welded correctly. Perfect now. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Drivers seat squeaks. They will repair/replace seat when I can leave the vehicle for a day or more. |
| Mar | 2013 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | The driver's side vanity mirror was not attached. A new one had to be ordered for replacement. |
| May | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Driver's visor mirror not attached and lights not functioning. Replaced and attached new mirror but lights do not work. Still waiting for call for new part after call to check on status and was told it was not ordered yet. |
| Jun | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Driver's side vanity mirror and light was not attached and not functioning. Finally after two attempts it was repaired, so far, successfully. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | - Interior panel on passenger side loose. Tech re-attached. - Rattle in engine while running. Tech tightened bolts on bracket- did not stop noise. Two different appts for this. -Windshield wiper motor replaced. |
| Jan | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Vehicle returned to dealership to repair rattle while engine is running. Tech determined that the rattle is the bracket attached to the air intake valve. Repositioned bracket to stop vibration of metal to metal. Clips were replaced holding interior side panel. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Automotive adhesive had come loose in headliner causing a rattle. |
| Sep | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Popping noise driver side rear when going over uneven pavement (large speed hump((not speed bump)), backing out of drive way where skirt meets road causing front end to be higher than rear. Determined bumper was hitting frame where attached: adjusted. |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 38000 | 0 | Passenger side door air noise at high speed |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 24180 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 39680 | 0 | Wind noise from around door seals at highway speeds. Worse in cold weather. Doors readjusted but noise is still there. Wind noise from windshield area very bad per shop. Windshield replaced by an autoglass firm after a rock strike in May 2008. |
| Feb | 2009 | 40300 | 75 | Readjusted front doors to seat better against frame. Drivers side rectified. Passenger side worse. It now leaks water.Will have to bring it back in next month when I can spare the vehicle downtime. Wind noise from Passenger side front door & water leaking. Door successfully aligned and noise/leakage now abated. Dealer said they never serviced this door. Only the drivers side???Lesson learned. Dont go with multiple problems. |
| Jul | 2011 | 89900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | The seal on the sun roof leaked and stained the ceiling interior fabric. They replaced the seal and liner. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | Excessive wind roar from either front door when wind gusts are in excess of 20 mph. Door frames vibrate excessively contributing to this problem. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn VUE in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | Shift knob felt wiggly, so that got replaced. |
| Oct | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 19220 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 30380 | 0 | Excessive noise from windshield area on highway. Trim and silicone around windshield replaced. Repair was successful. Loaner vehicle provided by dealer at no charge. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | Black trim piece on passenger side "B" pillar was peeling. |
| Jul | 2008 | 29000 | 0 | Visor clip on driver's side broke during vacation. Visor was vibrating and flapping and hit me in the face when I'd open it. |
| Jan | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Small plastic piece on rear passenger door fell off during trip to Indiana.(small square on rearmost part of door.) |
| Feb | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | Plastic piece replaced sucessfully. |
| Jun | 2011 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 36000 | 0 | Door seal on the left rear was leaking. Door seal replaced under warranty. |
| Jan | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 30380 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 32240 | 0 | Replaced complete rear drive unit including axles & front end components |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 74000 | 200 | Side panel on driver seat broke for the third time. The driver side seat control panel crushes the foam when you swing out to exit vehicle. It also breaks off the tiny plastic stand-off that holds it to seat frame. Replaced it and seat cushion. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 43000 | 45 | Sun roof needed adjustment due to air leak. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 162000 | 0 | Extreme water leak causing the interior lights, and security system to malfuction. Leak coming from not sure, hasen't rained since then. |
| Mar | 2013 | 209000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 56000 | 100 | Rear hatch rattle, repaired for the second time. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn VUE in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | 5 | Bracket holding Hazard Warning Switch in place broken, causing switch to partially protrude into mounting hole. Removed switch/repaired bracket/reinstalled bracket-switch. |
| Saturn VUE in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 71000 | 100 | Leak coming in passenger front footwell from the center console. Cleaned sunroof drains, but is still leaking. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn VUE in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 55000 | 0 | Two major water leaks. Cabin air filter housing became clogged and overflowed into car via AC vents. Sunroof drains become clogged and caused leak into interior. Both fixed by cleaning them out. Both easily clogged during leaf season! |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 15500 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 16120 | 0 | Door seal improperly installed |
| Nov | 2007 | 29140 | 0 | Both doors cracked (Polymer Panels) |
| Dec | 2007 | 31000 | 0 | repaired cracked polymer panels on both front doors |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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