| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2004 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (31%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 229 repairs.
2004 Saturn VUE engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 152000 mi US $225 |
rear motor mount, second time |
| 102000 mi | Check engine light on. Code was for emission purge control, replaced cracked hose. |
| 198000 mi US $550 |
Car idling rough.Replaced 1 coil pack, mechanic thought cam timing off. He rechecked previous work and 1 cam off a tooth. Reset on timing belt properly.Engine runs fine now. |
| 203000 mi US $500 |
Power loss light, not drivable. Accelerator made no change to engine rpm, just slightly above idle. Replaced throttle body (Bad throttle control assembly) and ECU for engine. |
| 249000 mi US $195 |
Replaced broken serpentine belt..Replaced battery |
| 263000 mi US $200 |
Replaced exhaust system |
| 278000 mi US $330 |
Cleaned throttle body |
| 216000 mi US $200 |
Removed cleaned resealed oil pan. Removed cleaned replaced o-rings resealed oil pump and oil filter housing. Replaced water pump, timing belt, hydraulic belt tensioner and pulley incl. idler pulley, incl.exhaust 2ea. donut flanges. |
| 133000 mi US $129 |
The check engine light was on. I got an oil change at the same time. Goodyear flashed the computer and resolved the issue. Check Engine light on, reset computer and resolved issue. Tech said if it happens again, the computer module will most likely need to be replaced. Oil was changed at this time. |
| 53320 mi | 1.electronic module changed at 81.000 km/ 3yrs(covered)2.ignition key cylinder had to be adjusted ans lubricated 3-4 times in 4 yrs(covered) 3.shifter handle was repaired/replaced 2 times (covered)4.strange suspension noise began this winter not fixed ye |
| 46000 mi | Also engine mount replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $720 |
Engine mount causing vibrations. |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 148000 mi US $176 |
Top, passenger-side motor mount was replaced. |
| 54000 mi US $215 |
rear exhaust (02) heated O2 sensor replaced & replaced O2 sensor 12581688 |
| 105000 mi US $947 |
replacement of 2 Motor Mounts |
| 118200 mi US $244 |
oxygen sensor and oil change |
| 228300 mi US $250 |
Motor mount was broken. |
| 96362 mi US $64 |
FLUSH RADIATOR NEW ANTI-FREEZE |
| 213000 mi US $1400 |
lock gas cap wipers engine light was on oil change. Engine light still comes on |
| 69440 mi C $50 |
Gas cap no good. Bought new generic cap. Engine light came on. Garage put car on computer. Air leak in emission system. New cap wasn't tightened enough. Works fine now. Garage charged for reading engine light code. |
| 118100 mi C $597 |
muffler replaced |
| 77000 mi US $815 |
Replaced front rotors, gas cap and all new tires |
| 40000 mi US $529 |
Loud growling coming from rear of vehicle during tight turns at slow speeds. Dealer replaced Rear Drive Module (RDM). |
| 40000 mi | The problem was the Torque Converter and Transmission Control Module originally believe to be transmission control module so it was flash updated |
| 105000 mi US $50 |
rear main seal leak. mechanic added Stop Leak. |
| 112000 mi US $439 |
Motor mount replaced; Torsion sensor pulley replaced |
| 46000 mi | Engine light w/ misfire trouble codes no issues present no repair at this time |
| 48000 mi | Check engine light emissions issue no codes found |
| 56000 mi | New catalytic converter, replaced under emissions warranty |
| 120000 mi US $700 |
Repair stripped oil drain |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 156300 mi US $1000 |
New head,valves,lifters,gaskets,water pump,oil pump,timing chain and all associated parts, camshafts, |
| 166200 mi US $280 |
Replace fuel pump module |
| 167000 mi US $400 |
Replaced catalytic converter. Replaced coilpack and ecm |
| 185000 mi US $75 |
Accelerator pedal position sensor. |
| 68000 mi US $1500 |
oil leak. |
| 86000 mi US $1560 |
Clutch Kit Replacement |
| 73000 mi US $1800 |
Repaired engine from previous trip increased pressure on rest of motor. Motor blew oil rings (30 MP qt) Found out that grinding an aluminium motor head can cause this problem. Replaced with 2006 Cobalt 2.2. Total labor and motor was $1600. |
| 47000 mi | Car failed emission inspection for leaking fuel cap. Saturn admitted there was a recall for similar problems. Cap replaced at no charge, |
| 90000 mi US $840 |
Serpentine belt needed replacement due to multiple cracks extending 1/4 of its width. |
| 121000 mi US $320 |
Flexible connector block to tailpipe broke and needed repair by welding new flex pipe. |
| 125700 mi US $671 |
Faulty fuel pump pressure sender. Tank had to be dropped, sender replaced and road tested. |
| 149000 mi US $480 |
water pump had to be replaced |
2004 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 52000 mi | Hi-pressure fuel sensor failed |
2004 Saturn VUE 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 37000 mi | Lunged forward when at a stop sign. Acel pedal error but deal unable to pin point issue. Vehicle returned to dealer as lemon and purchased new vehicle - NOT a GM - Toyota!! |
2004 Saturn VUE 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 27000 mi | Car would bog down a few times after start up. |
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