2002 Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2002

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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%)

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2002 Saturn VUE electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

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. 
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 
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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2002 Saturn VUE Electrical Problems

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