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Saturn VUE repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (6%)

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Saturn VUE electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 277 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Saturn VUE

Engine not specified

47000 mi

US $400
Gas gauge system failure 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

US $99 Windshield wiper would not squirt fluid. It was a blown fuse. Wipers worked, but squirter did not. 
98000 mi

US $273
All of a sudden car would not start- could not jump it. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

42000 mi TPMS light is on, but can't be reset 
68000 mi

US $1100
Car was becoming more difficult to start. Dropped of at dealer; car would not start after parked. Jumped the battery for diagnostics and replaced with a new battery. 
86000 mi

US $2500
Passenger side doors would not unlock. Door lock actuators were replaced on both passenger doors. 
32100 mi Dash Board went crazy, dash board inoperable. Replaced dash board. 
26000 mi Temperature sensor reading incorrectly. Stuck on 55 degrees. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

93000 mi

US $64
replace both headlight bulbs ~0.5hrs per side 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

222-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

39300 mi

US $185
drivers side passenger door needed a new actuator. When you depressed the unlock in the car or on key chain, door would not unlock. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD

149000 mi

US $1500
Driving belt broke. The dealer claims it was because of the compressor. The compressor got stuck and broke the belt. So, they changed the compressor for the 2nd time in the life of the car. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

44000 mi service indicator lights come on after car has been running and do not go off after engine is stopped and restarted. also AC is not blowing cool air. dealer could find no current diagnostic codes only past history codes but did not check. service indicator lights come on after car has been running and do not go off after engine is stopped and restarted. also AC is not blowing cool air. dealer could find no current diagnostic codes only past history codes but did not check. 
55300 mi Heated seats & wiper pump do not work. Dealer found nothing wrong but they won't work. Update: later fixed washer pump myself. 
42000 mi Heated seat never fixed. 
87000 mi

US $60
A/C needed refridgerant 
120000 mi

US $200
blower motor not working for ventilation 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4-door

Engine not specified

2480 mi Tire monitoring system not functional. Reset was done. 
7440 mi light came on for tire pressure sensors - when dealer put on winter tires they did not correctly reprogram for this 

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2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

62000 mi the panel that controls the gas gauge, and other items was replaced, it stopped working one day, but gave us no troubles when Onstar reset it. 
48000 mi

US $140
Battery replacement. 
111000 mi

US $550
AC stopped working. Low pressure side, expansion valve, and tubing were leaking and broken. 
132000 mi

US $450
Starter or relay switch not working. intermittent starting No Crank, problems This was the actual repair for my starter in May. It had to be replaced, and now it's working great. 
7000 mi Several problem Icons lit on instrument cluster. No speedometer or Tach. No sound when flashers used (but they did work) 
59700 mi

US $345
battery  
1000 mi Replaced driver side rear wheel speed sensor. ABS / TC & Stability control warning lights would go on and off. They would come on for a day then off. Very random, sensor fixed problem 
4000 mi CD player does not work. 
6000 mi CD player quit working. Factory installed Remote Starter quit working. 
17200 mi

US $187
could not start the Vue. Called GM Roadside assistance and had Vue towed to Chevy dealer, the authorized Saturn dealer in my area. Dealer said original battery was the problem. New battery installed. 
87100 mi

US $900
Alternator locked up, Vue ran on battery until battery was unable to handle load. 
3500 mi Blower moter being replaced due to excessive noise. Ticking from vibration above drivers head due to a loose wire- being glued down. 
3200 mi Face vent not blowing air. wire came loose. 
7657 mi Tail light would not shut off draining battery. Had to have it towed to dealership. Computer (control) body replaced. 
930 mi Onstar battery failed / replaced under warranty 
1860 mi Driver seat lumbar support noise / repaired under warranty 
7130 mi Battery failed. Needed auxilary boost to start. Battery replaced under warranty. 

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2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

39000 mi rain sensing wipers broken, intermittent wipers broken, wiper blades park in wrong location washer sprayer stopped spraying partially fixed fixed with new motor new wiper arms new column switch new washer sprayer hose 
94000 mi

US $561
Air would only blow from the vents (no floor or defrost air flow). Problem ended up being the actuators that moved the flaps directing air to the different openings. 
51160 mi

C $250
Block heater cord caught in pulley/belt system 
63500 mi

US $375
Problem with the wiring behind the center stack for the HVAC blower motor. Mechanic tested everything else and determined that it must be a wiring problem so he suggested taking it to a GM dealership. A broken wire was preventing the blower from working. This was repaired at the dealer with most of the cost being the labor to take apart the dashboard to get at the wiring. 
29760 mi HVAC on Auto setting had a mind of its own. HVAC would switch from hot to cold and back again without input. GM had issued a TSB but only reflashed the computer when owner complained. 
11000 mi Automatic climate control would not maintain constant temperature.  
14000 mi Check engine, airbag, and tire pressure light came on. Tach stopped working. Loose fuse/power block tightened and torqued down. 
Airbag warning light stay on all the time. 
22200 mi Seat belt light came on again (unrelated to all previous issues). Code B0015, Faulty seat belt buckle assembly. Replaced left front sealt belt pretensioner. 
13000 mi Faulty battery replacement. Dealer stated that there were some defective cells within the battery - which is why it would start sometimes, but require a jump start other times. 
63000 mi

US $394
Windshield wiper motor shorted out. Not working consistently (running when they shouldn't, or not working when they should). 
95500 mi Tire pressure sensor has gone bad. Shows that the car has low pressure all the time. 
109000 mi Unrepaired electrical problems. 
23100 mi Strong bad/moldy odor while using air conditioner compressor. An after-blower part was installed. 
59520 mi

C $1100
replace alternater & battery 
85560 mi

C $200
New battery 
6000 mi Temperature selector not working properly. 
56700 mi

US $400
OnStar backup battery required replacement 

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2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

11000 mi

US $350
Blown cell in battery. Battery would not charge. 
2000 mi Battery replaced and computer program updated. There is a TSB out there about the computer not charging the battery correctly. 
93000 mi

US $65
Starter was loose, very probably from when transmission was replaced. It shorted out the starter solenoid. 
102000 mi Alternator inop. Replaced under warranty. 
16000 mi

US $600
Heater core blew out. Tires wore uneven, aligment done and tire replacement.  Radio replaced not playing cd's. 
2000 mi OnStar battery was defective and would not charge. 
86800 mi

C $250
Electrical cable coming to the battery got all accidized. Battery holding box moves out of place. 
70000 mi

US $194
Left headlight burned out. Replaced right one while we were at it. 
75300 mi

US $800
Replaced alternator - bad diode, excessive ripple 
89000 mi

US $244
A/C recharge and replaced the expansion valve 

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2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

2500 mi The night before a scheduled oil change, the ABS, TCS and ESP lights came on and the AWD light was flashing. Vechicle part never came in. The dealer replaced the wheel sensor from another vehicle on the lot. We needed vechicle fixed because we were driving on a long trip the next morning. Lights were off when vehicle was picked up, but lights came on again ... On closer inspection, dealer found the wiring was poorly routed too close to the engine pulleys. The wire(s) had worn through and was shorting intermittently. Dealer moved wires and spliced to fix. Problem has not come back to date. On closer inspection, dealer found the wiring was poorly routed too close to the engine pulleys. The wire(s) had worn through and were shorting intermittently. Dealer moved wires and spliced to fix. Problem has not come back to date. 
52000 mi

US $900
Suddenly the battery is drained.car need jumber cabl to start could not replecate problem, the audio system is completely down, I have this problem since I bought the car, not willing to replace the radio because no sure what is the problem 
6000 mi Rear door would not unlock when cold outside. It was a faulty door lock mechanism. 
7000 mi Rear door would not unlock when cold outside. It was a faulty door lock mechanism. Fuel tank was not showing full when tank was full. Replaced both (all) sending units. Successful repair. CO2 Sensor failed after Fuel gauge repair (Check engine light). Sensor replaced. 
7000 mi After repairing emission sensor, mechanic encountered NUMEROUS computer problems. Problems were severe enough to warrant complete wiring tracing. Nothing was completed as of this input due to trading this vehicle in for another exactly like it , ... 
49600 mi

C $40
TPMS module bad in one of the tires. 
7000 mi CD player in radio not working; new radio ordered. Defective radio/CD player replaced. 
39000 mi

US $950
windshield wiper motor failed 

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2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

222-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

43400 mi

C $1450
Battery weak Body Control Module 
86800 mi

C $1679
Heater core leaking. Replace heater core 
3000 mi Rear gate latch will not unlock using key fob or power lock button, only relocking and unlock works. Sometimes requires multiple attemps. 
5000 mi Rear gate latch will not unlock using key fob or power lock button. Switch ordered. 
21000 mi Check engine light, air bag light and low tire pressure lights all on. Not turn signal flash or click inside, outside working. Turned off car removed key restarted same problem showed service advisor. Once the tech looked at it, later no problem. 
53000 mi

US $100
Starter solenoid malfunction 
68000 mi

US $100
Driver's power seat was blowing fuse. Isolated problem to motor that moves front part up/down only. Wiring checked out ok. Replaced with higher amp fuse b/c motor is near impossible to replace on its own. 
74400 mi

C $300
Tire pressure sensor. While I was driving the signal of the tire pressure started flashing for one minute and the remained. I need to replace the sensor 
174 mi Purchase 09/08/08. Week 2 engine light, OnStar diagnostics said no problem, light did not go out, dealer reset, said loose gas cap. Week 3 door molding loose, dash not illuminated in day & no compass, seat loose, dealer fixed & said dash ok 

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2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD

91100 mi

US $800
A/C failed. Local shop replaced A/C compressor 

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2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

111000 mi

US $1300
A/C recharge 
1000 mi Cd in player quit in the middle of a song-would not eject-fortunately close to dealer when it happened. After powering down vehicle and restarting, player once again functioned and disc ejected without incident. The player has worked ok since. 
3000 mi CD/radio replaced after previous CD eject problem reoccurred. 
9000 mi Cruise control too jerky with transmission; new software upgrade repaired the problem, although it took a few hours to get the vehicle's computer to accept it. 
15000 mi After "bumping" wiper on, wiper would not shutdown and stalk control had no effect. Removed wiper motor fuse, replaced fuse and problem disappeared. Dealer could not replicate. 
19000 mi TPM sensor shows intermittant failure. Dealer relearned sensors (since tire rotation had occurred). Problem returned after dealer's attempt to repair. 
119700 mi

US $110
TPS sensors were changed (2 of 4 sensors likely had battery issues due to age). 
140000 mi

US $45
Replaced driver headlight. 
5000 mi air bag light kept coming on showing air bags not working. 
10000 mi Air conditioning had O-ring failed system leaked freon. 
5000 mi Wipers were making a "thumping" sound when running. It was determined on a previous trip the wiper motor was loose and bolts were stripped. Parts ordered and this trip was to replace part. 
12000 mi Rain sensing wipers were no longer sensing the amount of rain on windshield. Either the wipers would engage when there was no rain or the wipers would not start when driving in rain. Dealership ordered sensor. Dealership replaced sensor, but it did not resolve the problem with my wipers. Another appointment to research problem with wipers, service manager decided to try and replace the switch to see if it resolves the problem. Ordered switch. Switch replaced for wipers, it was determined the electrical wiring in existing switch had shorts in it, and a new switch was replaced. 
33000 mi

US $300
Fuel tank sensor failed (emission system) 
51000 mi

US $150
Driver's side sun visor's wiring problem that almost caught on fire. Interior lights began to work intermittently and metal rod that holds the visor was hot to the touch. 
28000 mi The outside temperature thermometer didn't work. A software update fixed the problem. No charge. 
83000 mi

US $150
Air would only come from dash vents, no matter where I set the dial. Also, AC sometimes blew warm. There was a software update that fixed this problem. 
53300 mi

US $350
AC was freezing up, valve replaced and system recharged.  
45000 mi

US $500
Drivers Airbag Coil failure due to minor accident. Airbag light would not shut off 
47000 mi

US $239
My Battery was dead. I got a jump and took my car to Merchants tire and Auto. I purchased a new battery, they did not charge me the environmental fee, because I told them I was unemployed. 
89900 mi

C $206
Battery replacement 
90500 mi

US $50
TPMS failed in Drivers Front Wheel. 
48000 mi

US $216
Re-wired for sensors in dash. Sensors OK.  
93400 mi

US $925
A/C not working, only blows warm air. Diagnostic visit only. Repaired at a later date.. A/C condenser replaced,  
95000 mi

US $97
Low beam headlight replaced 
54000 mi

US $575
Replaced driver side seat heating element. 
64000 mi

US $100
Seat heater element and control board replaced. Not properly repaired, went back two more times in a week. First didn't properly program module, then burned seat foam. So don't get seat heaters repaired when it is warm outside! 
620 mi Fuse block in engine compartment severely corroded, cause check engine faults. 
22000 mi Cruise control became more erratic Power seat repair. 
41000 mi AC fan motor 
5000 mi Compass failed. A software update repaired the problem. 
22000 mi The lighted portion of the radio that shows station, song, etc becomes intermittantly dull and thus not readable. The dealer has no idea how to fix it so he replaced the radio. He also broke the door handle and speaker while doing the repair 
12000 mi Electrical system shut off during driving. Dealer found a service bulletin about new software for the BMC and installed it. 
4000 mi Radio: CD player was either skipping or would play for a random amount of time and quit. FM radio stations would fade out even when within sight (less than 100 feet) of transmitting tower. 

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2008 Saturn VUE 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

4000 mi Dealer replaced 5 relays in fuse box under hood. 

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2007 Saturn VUE

Engine not specified

19000 mi heated seat broke, radio was having display issues 
16000 mi

US $318
Heated seat driver seat. seat would not heat. Part was replaced 

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2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

82000 mi

US $150
Replaced Battery 
129476 mi

US $142
Alternator failed - replaced with new part. 
12000 mi Air bag warning light was on; passenger airbag would not energize (according to indicator lights). 
14000 mi Airbag system warning light with back-up analysis by ON Star. Told to have dealer look at it right away. Problem could not be replicated but was verified through OnStar analysis. 
122000 mi

US $197
Door locks going crazy, ac not working on idle. 
148300 mi

US $365
Whining noise from engine resulted in replacing alternator. 
159000 mi Air Conditioner works fine when I have some speed but in town very poor air. Requires replacement of Compressor for $675 decided to live with it. Air Conditioner works fine when I have some speed but in town very poor air. Requires replacement of Compressor for $675 decided to live with it. 
176000 mi

US $245
Car started slowly when weather got cold, needed jump starts. Also broke tire iron trying to change a flat tire, rounded off a lug nut. 
34000 mi Heater leather seat on driver side stopped working. Saturn replaced the switch but it still did not fix the problem. Turned out it was a bad connector and I fixed it myself. 
34000 mi Rear wiper would not work. Dealer took it apart and fixed broken/bad connection. 
64000 mi

US $1750
Air conditioning compressor replaced. 

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2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

84000 mi

US $364
Something like an inline fuse was replaced car would turn over but would not start. 
25420 mi Turn signal switch problem. Left lane change signal (switch) will not consistently "make". Switch will make if put in the lock position. Dealer said couldn't replicate. In other words "too busy today for this come back again later". Unresolved at this tim 
26660 mi Follow up to left turn signal switch failure. Second visit recertified condition. A new turn signal switch was installed 
39680 mi Daytime Running light module replaced (again). DRL would not work. 
57440 mi Turn signal switch would not cancel after turning left. A new signal switch was installed by the dealer. 
4000 mi Replace brake light switch. Brakes seem not to release after extended use. 
104000 mi

US $644
Air was blowing warm and only cool while driving. Bought whole A/C unit from eBay for $369 (brand new) and had repair shop install it for $275. Dealer wanted to charge over $1700.00. Works Great now!!!! 
93100 mi

C $500
maplight not wrkg, replaced unit for $250, still not wrkg, next step rplce "body computer" 
93200 mi

C $600
Replaced body computer so dome light would function. Dealer forgot to reset ABS sensor, ABS light comes on when turning right. Suspect defective or pooly installed body computer. Map light now works. 
14061 mi Left turn signal would not cancel. Fastener broken, dealer replaced turn signal switch, n/c. 
27111 mi Drivers seat heater inoperable. Heating element in left front seat cushion replaced. Under warranty. Definitely need my bum-warmer in the winter. 
3000 mi Car failed to start. Battery cables replaced/ connection to battery cleaned 
11000 mi motor for rear window windshield wiper replaced 
123200 mi

US $514
engine starter motor failed. 
134500 mi

US $160
passenger side windshield wiper motor failed. this in turn caused damage to driver side wiper due to wipers becoming tangled. Wiper assembly need to be replaced along with the motor for the passenger side wiper. 
135000 mi

US $475
alternator died. was replaced. 
136000 mi

US $1400
wiper fluid pump failed. 

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2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD

4258 mi replace ignition lock cylinder due to key getting stuck and not turning 
5252 mi Recall- engine wiring harness 
18000 mi Pump motor for windshield washer broken, needed replacement. Fully covered under warranty 
70000 mi

US $200
Check eng and other lights, then engine quit while driving Dealer replaced 12v battery for $200. Problem continued. Dealer determined alternator/starter control module bad, replaced under hybrid warranty. 
51200 mi

US $1358
Failed Battery Electric Control Module 
37300 mi 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid had to have complete new air conditioning compressor and 'parts'. It took 4 days for GM to authorize this repair and another 4 days to get the parts. 
56600 mi

US $150
Intermittent engine hiccups. Root cause loose ground wire on AC caused electrical system intermittent failure when A/C cut in. 
13020 mi Battery and check engine light came on a Sat. Called dealer and made appointment for following Wed. Driving to work on Mon all electrical systems shut down (no power steering, etc...). Dealer repaired poor connection at terminal C1 of starter/generator. 
34000 mi Heater control switch started clicking very softly. We forced an investigation and they fixed it on warranty. End of warranty, tires and brakes good- this car has been very good. Better than my Honda Civic 2008. 
79300 mi

US $120
Error code b0062 - not corrected this trip. Seat belt sensor. 
117500 mi

US $60
Problem with harness affecting headlights. Brights will not work. Diagnosed as a relay type part behind the radio console. Too expensive to repair, could be that part or a short or something else. 
120300 mi Earlier reported repair of headlights was incorrect. Lights were disconnected by dealer. Reconnect fixed brights. 
32000 mi

US $100
Heated seat did not work. Dealer replaced shorted heating element. 
65000 mi

US $800
AC clutch broke off front of compresser. 

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2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

80600 mi

C $1000
car unused 2 years. unseized engine, replaced alternstor, battery, belts, all brakes 
10540 mi Sticking ignition switch, cleaned and lubed. 
27900 mi Rattle in front end, turn signal failed to operate because of faulty switch. Replaced switch.  

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2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

75020 mi

C $250
I'VE HAD IT WITH SATURN. IT HAS BEEN CLOSE TO A MONTH NOW AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING UNSATISFACTORY AND PISSED WITH THIS BRAND. THERE WERE PROMISES TO GET THE PARTS SOONER AND HAVE NOT FULFILLED THIS. 
76020 mi

C $250
compressor doesnt work. no air conditioning at this time. order parts from the SOURCE 2007 compressor was discontinued on the 2007 hybrid system. got the parts from somewhere after 2 weeks. Presently air condition is working now.They also fo 
99180 mi

C $2000
ac not working. PRTS ORDERED AND REPLACE. EVRYTHING WORKS NOW 
124100 mi

C $2000
No charge coming from the alternator. Dealer #1 change battery but decline alternator module. Tried to shop around for parts for almost a month, not avail aftermarket but available only to dealership because it is a hybrid (bs). 
65000 mi

US $60
Passenger airbag seat sensor has failed causing airbag light to come on. Requires replacement of half of the seat and will run 500 dollars for the part alone. Gonna look in a junkyard 
143000 mi

US $15
A/C stopped cooling strong, suspect leak, topped off refrigerant. 
145000 mi

US $15
Found leak in evaporator no repair done at this time meanwhile A/C does not work. 
158900 mi

US $300
A/C had a leak, wouldn't cool. Found leaking hose, shop replaced, vacuumed system and recharged. Works like new again. 
55000 mi

US $605
An AC hose leaked and they replaced the hose. This hose was replaced 2 years ago. 
58900 mi

C $150
Replaced battery 
21000 mi Vehicle security sys. to open doors was operating ineffectively. Key-fob was mal-functioning. Under warranty, new key fob programmed. works great. 
22000 mi Two of the five push buttons on radio did not program radio stations. Radio was under new car warranty and replaced with a new unit. 
64000 mi

US $87
Battery had 2 dead cells. Would not hold charge 
152200 mi

C $1500
required new alternator 
154260 mi

C $500
Car wouldn't stat. Required new (reconditioned) starter 

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2007 Saturn VUE 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

40000 mi

US $133
The fuel gauge was not working correctly as it would not register how much gas in tank. 2 parts were replaced and currently is working correctly. 
82000 mi

US $1500
and starter. 

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2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

88000 mi

US $258
The turn signal stalk started smoking after flashing the bright lights. Dealer replaced turn signal stalk switch. 
121000 mi

US $1900
Replaced compressor, dryer, condenser coil, system recharge 
138000 mi

US $200
Replaced alternator, serpentine belt and belt tensioner. 
51460 mi Radio failed and was replaced.  
62580 mi

C $685
Radio would not accept change of time. This is the second unit to be replaced in as many years 
62620 mi Radio would not play CD despite being replaced only two months prior. This is the third radio for this vehicle 
167000 mi

US $95
Replaced freon and leakfinder. 
34000 mi Replacement of fan flapper valve/plate 
38000 mi

US $528
R2 driver's window motor and relay. Window stuck in the down position. 
47000 mi

US $446
Replaced window motor assembly in passenger side window. Window stuck in down position. 
15000 mi air bag module bad 
45260 mi Heated driver seat stopped working. Dealer said it would cost quite a bit to fix it so decided not to Fix. 
75100 mi

C $67
Airconditioning wasn't cooling. Went to get an estimate. There's a leak in the compressor. Cost to replace is around $1600. Decided not to fix. 
87400 mi

C $1300
Needed a new ac compressor 
88400 mi

C $550
The alternator stopped charging the battery. Car battery light came on and eventually stopped running. Had it towed to a shop. 
23000 mi needed condensor New condensor installed. 
28749 mi The clip that holds the driver's sun visor broke while we were on vacation. The visor would vibrate and konk me in the head when I opened it. It was replaced under warranty on an oil change trip. 
31000 mi Dash cluster had to be replaced-short in the original cluster caused speedometer to read 130 mhp when sitting still, in Park. 
28520 mi Power door lock switch 
17900 mi

US $20
Power door lock switch failed due to water incursion from heavy rain with window momentarily opened. 
56000 mi

US $45
Replaced turn signal switch 
135800 mi

US $250
Replaced starter 
165000 mi

US $350
replaced alternator 
17 mi Repaired the driver side seat heater. Replaced the strut mount assembly to fix a creaking sound. Replaced radio receiver assembly. Replaced the tint on the front windows due to moulding, also replaced the moulding causing the issue. 
7200 mi Airbag light coming on while driving with no passengers and Passenger airbag repeatedly turning on/off while driving with an adult passenger. 
20000 mi passenger side window motor replaced under warranty 
27000 mi rear window wiper motor replaced under warranty. No other repairs since this. 
92235 mi

US $455
Replaced ac blower and resistor 

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2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

12800 mi replace drivers side seat heater 
78300 mi

US $238
overhead light would not turn off while driving. 
30046 mi Heated seat on driver side stopped working. Heating element replaced. 
30000 mi

US $50
power window motor noisy rear window motors. parts ordered. sucessfully installed. 
65000 mi

US $100
wiper motor 
66000 mi

US $40
Small leak identified during normal maintenance/inspection. Replaced fitting. Charged system. Problem resolved. 
49000 mi The Vehicle has a Radio interference problem on AM it has Static if I turn on the Parking Light static goes away the Dealer Saturn of Warren has done everything they can think of I even had Engineer at G/M. Warren Tech. Ctr. look at it they replaced Radi 
71300 mi

C $3000
air cond.compressor replaced 

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2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

75100 mi

C $200
Battery dies if radio left on or doors left open without engine running. 
71860 mi

C $123
False "Low oil" warn light reading. 
83700 mi

C $280
Connector had shaken loose at fuse box, first AC stopped working then stall no start. Plus Emission light on, new gas cap installed. Codes cleared. 

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2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

28000 mi Drivers airbag troulbe light on. Bad sensor. Default radio some lights did not work. After getting 2nd radio was repaired. First one was defective. 
77000 mi

US $350
Starter and Battery seamed to go at the same time 

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2006 Saturn VUE 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

40920 mi Radio coming on at half volume if steering mounted controls are used to move between bands from AM to FM. 

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2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

52080 mi Warning alarm goes off - ABS light comes on. Sometimes all instruments go dead while driving and power steering fails. Vehicle still drivable. Odometer still lit but not updating. Odometer updates to reflect milage travelled. Display problem only. Daytime running lights failed to come on automatically. Saturn has a special warranty for this. A resistor near the front-right bumpler needed to be replaced. After last repair, vehicle was OK for about two weeks before problem resurfaced. Problem has always been intermittant and does not produce specific codes other than "loss of communication" (with the body control module) This time, they re-seated connector 
538889 mi It has been two months since my last trip to the dealership to deal with the dashboard going dead. The problem has not been repeated, so it appears that re-seating the connectors for the Body Control Module was sufficient. 
76000 mi

US $255
Drivers seat heater damanged while replacing seat foam. Replaced. Oil change. Trip check. 
79000 mi

US $240
Bought new oem seat heater on Internet. Hired mechanic to install it and do routine service. 
81000 mi

US $150
Emerg flasher switch pushed through the dash mounting hole. Not easy to access. Glued back in. 
92000 mi

US $75
OnStar failed. Could not repair due to $900 estimate. Installed a nice aftermarket head unit and disconnected OnStar. 
96000 mi

US $1000
Would not cool at lower than 2000 RPMs. Replaced compressor. Had him do the 100,000 mile service at the same visit. 
100000 mi

US $1100
Replaced air conditioning compressor. 
110000 mi

US $40
driver's seat heat 
22000 mi Replace heated seat switch due to the fact that the light or LED shorted and would not illuminate. 
80000 mi

US $92
Replace Daytime running lights resister as it failed causing DRL to become inoperative. 
110123 mi

US $45
Last 4 years while driving door locks clicking. Then while having OC&F doors locked by themselves. Already had the door lock switches on order. Replaced on a Saturday. Problem is resolved. 
57040 mi Heated seat not working. Nothing was done 

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2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

65720 mi

C $1
day-time running light resistor burned out 
91000 mi

US $33
Light Bulb changed myself but took more than 20 minutes to change 

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2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

130400 mi

US $70
Replace factory battery. 8 years old! 
77300 mi

US $1729
replaced compressor, clutch relay, condensor, dryer, 
32240 mi

C $125
Change the resistor for the DRL + oil change 
248000 mi

US $268
A new alternator was needed. 
261000 mi

US $850
The AC was totally replaced including where it connects to the manifold. 

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2004 Saturn VUE

Engine not specified

56000 mi Air conditioning did not work. 

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2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

112000 mi

US $375
Lock on trunk. AC knob broke. 
134000 mi

US $100
Also, charged AC system, was not cool anymore. 
155000 mi

US $80
AC needed recharging, when it was serviced last year, GoodYear, put in leak detector and did not remove it and recharge ac correctly,. Therefore AC was not working optimally. AC works better, but will need to be evacuated and recharged. 
158000 mi

US $1400
Compressor and other major parts of ac were bad. Replaced parts working great but it was expensive. 
155000 mi The left passenger door does not lock electrically, only manually. 
79000 mi Driver side seat heater quit and interior back light never worked. 
179000 mi

US $200
Starter failed 
35000 mi Replace seat heater element 
156000 mi

US $60
Changed headlights 
18 mi Squeaking coming from steering wheel housing. Some rubbing with a harness for a component (airbag) observed. Problem fixed. 
77400 mi The starter motor needed to be replaced. The old one was getting very noisy and, on occasion, more difficult to stat. Repair scheduled with regular service. 
95000 mi

US $720
Leaking AC system. 

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2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

35000 mi

US $118
One battery cable came apart. Shorted out, drained the battery and blew some fuses. Able to do replacements myself. 
89000 mi

US $20
noises when ac on 
90000 mi

US $1500
replaced noisy compressor, a/c clutch, expansion valve, accumulator assy. 
60000 mi

US $172
replaced 'sir coil' (air bag part) 
132000 mi

US $368
Negative battery cable was replaced due to frayed top end and low signal coming from the battery as a result. Low coolant level sensor was old and needed replacement. It was built in to the reservoir so the whole thing was replaced. 
56000 mi

US $100
Rear windshield wiper motor was replaced. The heater/air conditioning dial broke for the third time. Was unable to drive because the heat would not turn on during northeast winter. 
59000 mi

US $495
Windshield wiper sensor replaced 
72000 mi

US $550
Heat only blows warm on the hottest setting. Replaced Thermostat, flushed coolant, and replaced heatercore. Problem still exists.  
89700 mi

US $35
Replaced turn signal multi finction switch. Symptom - turn signals would sound when not in use. 
75000 mi

US $100
Replaced hatch gas cylinders 
76000 mi

US $200
Replaced driver side seat heater 
100000 mi Seat heater not working when sold. 

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2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD

118000 mi

US $600
a/c compressor went out, ordered replacement kit online for $399, labor $200 

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2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

60000 mi

US $350
Rear Wiper motor didn't work. 
72000 mi

US $50
Drained evap condensor. 
158000 mi

US $459
Starter/generator. Replaced then battery light would not go out. Turned out to be a faulty replacement starter.  
53000 mi

US $30
The power mirror switch popped out randomly while driving and could not be repaired. 
60000 mi

US $200
The ac condenser leaks. 
108000 mi

US $125
Original Delco battery finally died. Replaced with ProStart battery from PepBoys. 
77800 mi

US $80
Center brake lights not working. Repaired chafed wiring between body and rear hatch. 
156300 mi

US $1000
Replaced ac evaporator, receiver drier, heater core, and expansion valve 

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2004 Saturn VUE 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

27000 mi

US $35
Air bag sensor module 

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2003 Saturn VUE

Engine not specified

121000 mi

US $1400
Some electrical thing near left side of wheels. 

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2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

113000 mi

US $400
Replaced A/C Compressor, Expansion Valve and Accum/Dryer. 
147000 mi

US $125
AC compressor leak 
164000 mi AC compressor leak 

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2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

107000 mi

US $10
Fog light bulb burned out on passenger side, replaced. 
121000 mi

US $30
vehicle would not start. towed to shop. found battery cables to have corrosion 
144800 mi

US $300
Then also had rear windshield wiper motor replaced. 
142000 mi

US $117
Headlight-bright lights stalk stopped working 
209000 mi

US $1200
hole in condenser, freon leaked out. possibly caused by rock. 
7992 mi Horn came on at night & burned itself out. Airbag & horn replaced under warranty. 
49802 mi

US $988
Horn stuck on when locking vehicle w/ keyfob. Ignition cylinder/lock replaced. Horn replaced. Body Control Module replaced. Engine cooling fan resistor replaced. New BCM makes gas gauge read short 1/8 tank. 
49946 mi

US $60
Horn stuck on when locking vehicle w/ keyfob. Sound from radio/CD player intermittent. Horn replaced twice. Radio wiring harness repaired. 
50444 mi

US $104
Horn stuck on when locking vehicle w/ keyfob. BCM replaced 2nd time. Aribag replaced. Fuel senders replaced. Fuel gauge still reads short 1/8 tank 
68000 mi

US $645
Body control module failed. Interior lights stuck on, no power steering/doors/locks. Computer was replaced 
113000 mi

US $1200
needed a full a/c replace 
137000 mi

US $26
Replaced approx 18oz of R134 refrigerant. 
149000 mi

US $1144
replaced refrigeration compressor 

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2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD

63000 mi

US $280
Steering clock spring replaced. Oil change. 
65926 mi

US $148
Replace Battery $ routine maintenance 

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2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

158000 mi

US $711
body control module fixed all kinds of odd problems from the dashboard display lights to car not running after starting with the door open. 
130300 mi

US $80
Starter motor failed. Replaced with new one. 
134200 mi

US $120
Battery cables needed replacement. Starter would not run. 
73200 mi Left rear window motor did not function. Did not repair it at this time. Will do so next month. 
74000 mi Over six months electrical switches for the windows on both sides failed. Replaced the switches. 
56000 mi I went in for an oil change. Dealer noted an oil leak in the AC compressor. Compressor was replaced under warranty. 
89000 mi

US $885
Body Control Module (BCM) failure required replacement 
85000 mi

US $300
DRL's failed. 
83000 mi

US $150
Replaced rear wiper motor 

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2002 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

186500 mi

C $3
DRL resistor failed due to wheel splash. Dealer wanted $86 for the part. Used non-automotive power resistor ($3) and relocated it under-hood. 
208200 mi

C $5
Replaced alternator brushes 
226660 mi Driver side power window inoperative. Repaired broken wire (spliced in new wire piece) in rubber flex boot by door hinges. 
235600 mi

C $250
Replace alternator. 
244900 mi

C $60
Add refrigerant 
81840 mi

$200
Turn lights work intermittently or not at all. Have to push the hazard light switch while the signal turn lever is depressed to get them to work. Sometimes this work-around does not work. 
83700 mi

$50
Sometimes the battery appears as dead, no pilots lights, no radio, nothing. The problem was some type of corrosion in the BCM connectors. Cleaned it and the problem disappeared. Suddenly, without warning, the low beam headlights stopped working. Light bulbs are fine. Position lights and high beam do work. Apparently the switch lever is OK. The mechanic thinks it is the BCM acting up. Decided not to replace it yet. 
93000 mi

$150
Fuel gauge died after cleansing the fuel tank and fuel pump. Could not fix it or replace it for lack of spare parts. I am planning of selling the car. Update: later went away on its own. 
99820 mi Replaced the lights/Turn signal combination lever. 
80000 mi

US $700
AC compressor oil leak , replaced ac comp. 

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2002 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

106640 mi Broken clutch interlock switch (clutch safety switch). A/C delco replacement part was $9.99 and repair time was 20 seconds once I found the problem. 

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