2003 Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2003

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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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2003 Saturn VUE brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (30%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (10%)

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Chart based on 10 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

110000 mi

US $1000
Front Brakes Locking - replaced Rotors, Pads, Calipers and LF Brake Hose 
113000 mi

US $400
Replaced RF Brake Line. 

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2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

12023 mi Anti-lock brake warning light activated. Wheel speed sensor replaced under warranty. 
122000 mi

US $300
Front brakes locking up. Replaced right front caliper, turned both rotors, replaced damaged ABS wire, replaced front pads and hardware.. 
298000 mi

US $545
Front brake hoses replaced. Also turned rotors. 
78000 mi

US $375
ABS right rear sensor within the hub was bad and was replaced. 
209000 mi

US $1200
dashboard light indicated problem with abs, abs sensor was replaced on rt rear wheel, also had to replace wheel bearing 

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2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT AWD

184400 mi

US $200
Replaced Front Passenger caliper and brake lines 

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2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

85000 mi

US $300
ABS failed along with traction control. 
164000 mi

US $1440
Brake flex line had rust in it which caused driver side brake to stay engaged. Dealer replaced the drums, rotors, etc. and the problem remained (and they THEN replaced the flex line). 

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2003 Saturn VUE Brake Problems

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