2004 Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2004

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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.
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2004 Saturn VUE other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Saturn VUE

Engine not specified

56000 mi Seat belts locked. 

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2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

95000 mi The rear hatch latches and stays closed, but does not lock. 
48000 mi The strut assemblies for the rear gate need to be replaced, as they were barely supporting the gate. The parts were ordered. 
49000 mi Problem noted in Jan 2009 was fixed - replaced struts for rear gate. 

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2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

72900 mi

US $28
replaced worn liftgate support 
70000 mi

US $396
Rear windshield wiper assembly had to be replaced 

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2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

68000 mi

US $1500
brkes, incl pads,rotors and calipers (front only) rear-ok.  
35000 mi

US $750
new tires-goodyear triple treads 
150000 mi Rear hatch struts had completely collapsed. Ordered parts on Amazon, received in 2 days and installed in 15 minutes. 

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2004 Saturn VUE 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

77000 mi Frame snapped near right rear wheel when bolts snapped. It needs a k frame which cannot be located in Vermont. If the part can be found, the repair estimate is about $3,000. Update: sold for parts. 

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2004 Saturn VUE 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

41000 mi

US $300
Hood latch cable broke; original dealer where purchased (used) had offered to fix, but new job prevented trip. When battery died and I couldn't open the hood, a tow-in and paid repair to the local dealer was necessary. 

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2004 Saturn VUE Other Problems

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