2009 Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2009

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2009 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 81 repairs.
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2009 Saturn VUE engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 16 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 Fuel pump replaced fortunately under warranty. Would have been roughly 800 dollars 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

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

90900 mi

US $1200
Faulty throttle body,car will loose speed all of a sudden had to limp to repair shop. The issue was a defective throttle body 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

56000 mi

US $472
Check engine light, DTC PO303: Misfire on cylinder #3 due to open coil. The coil was removed and replaced. DTC P0496: EVAP flow during non-purge. Evap. purge valve stuck open. Removed and replaced solenoid. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

92800 mi

US $1500
Throttle Position Sensor contaminated with water/mist/condensation from intake and oil spray from PCV valve releases. Throttle Position Sensor was replaced, and the plumbing associated with the PCV valve between crankcase and intake was also cleaned/replaced. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

222-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

77000 mi head was defective 
154000 mi

US $370
Water pump was leaking. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

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

44000 mi Fan Belt tension pulley replaced after breaking off, Fan belt replaced. Fan Belt tension pulley replaced after braking off, Fan belt replaced 
189000 mi

US $550
belt keep breaking, the hybrid system failed. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

69500 mi

US $200
after being hit by a piece of metal flying down the freeway, my oil pan was replaced, and car given an alignment. Gas gauge no longer working, mechanic thinks it could be stuck. Using Techron for a while to see if that helps. 
90000 mi

US $4000
Burnt Valve #1. Multiple engine trouble lights were on including traction system and stability control. Added to cost of replacing head and 4 valves was new timing belt and tensioner, intake and exhaust actuators, coolant and oil/filter. 
8000 mi

US $1500
Radiator fan wouldn't come on at proper temp. First two dealers wanted $3,000 to diagnose. An independent shop said that the problem was caused by an incorrect reflash. They replaced the TCM and reprogrammed it for $1,500. Not warranty because salvage tit 
67300 mi replacement of intake camshaft position actuator control solenoid 
67000 mi

US $40
The exhaust camshaft actuator solenoid had to replaced per P0010 or P0013, followed you tube video instruction. Save approx $200. As a DIY. 
77000 mi

US $465
The solenoids for the intake and exhaust showed code ex. PO010 again I think.... car wouldn't start right away. Mechanic said it would just get worst. Ironically, the part was replaced once already. 
108000 mi

US $575
Exhaust manifold intake was warped and had to be replaced 
17000 mi reprogrammed cluster on dash that controls auto door locks; lites on, etc. This had been a GM TSB as other GM cars have been affected. They gave me a loaner car, work was completed in 2 hrs. Working great. 

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2009 Saturn VUE Engine Problems

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