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Saturn VUE Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Steering wheel vibrates and grinding sound when turning the wheel at low speed. Problem still there after replacing rack and pinion gear. Dealer ordered power steering pump. Mechanic did not have the right puller to install old power steering pulley on new power steering pump. Mechanic did not have the right puller to install old power steering pulley on new power steering pump. Replaced power steering pump. Problem is better but still have vibration and noise. |
| Aug | 2010 | 32300 | 0 | Replaced power steering pump but problem still exists Dash Board went crazy, dash board inoperable. Replaced dash board. |
| Jan | 2011 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | The left rear door would not open and the rear quarter glass had to be cut down. The hood is still crooked and the body alignment is off. There is evidence of previous body work on the left fender of my vue even though the dealer does not feel there is. |
| Jan | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | The front right axle groans(like a wind up music box sound.)when going up and down the incline of my driveway or turning the wheel at slow speed. The dash also makes loud popping sound when driving under normal conditions. Dealer says it's normal. |
| Feb | 2009 | 4500 | 0 | Replaced the power steering rack, u joints in the steering column, adjusted trim moldings on interior door panels |
| Mar | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | There is a crunching noise coming from the right front wheel suspension and they previously replaced the CV axle, power steering rack and CV boot. The noise has not been resolved and I am left to file the lemon law as Saturn says there is no problem |
| Jun | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | my 2009 saturn vue xr was ordered to be repurchased under the lemon law bbb autoline arbitration program. Saturn has yet to contact me and they have 15 days to comply with the legal order. |
| Jul | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 42000 | 0 | Steering replaced once after it locked up on highway. Warning light & ratcheting noise in column returned but dealer claims it's normal for that vehicle! Heated seats & wiper pump do not work. Dealer found nothing wrong but they won't work. Update: later fixed washer pump myself. |
| Aug | 2012 | 68000 | 0 | replacement of intake camshaft position actuator control solenoid |
| Jan | 2013 | 74000 | 0 | Heated seat never fixed. Symptoms of bad steering showing up again. |
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | trim piece on rear window was replaced. |
| Jul | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Small trim piece on roof-rack was missing. Dealer ordered part and repaired. |
| Feb | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | manual lumbar control, trim piece broken. Parts ordered, wrong color sent to dealer. Dealer reodered. Correct trim pieces arrived and replaced. This took two trips to the dealer to complete. |
| Apr | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Saturn VUE 4-door
Engine not specified
| Saturn VUE in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 2480 | 0 | Tire monitoring system not functional. Reset was done. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35340 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | 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 |
| Aug | 2010 | 83000 | 75 | Link Arms wore out, caused a clunking noise in the front end. Replaced the arms and the problem went away |
| Feb | 2011 | 98000 | 200 | Wheel speed sensor was bad shut down ABS, TC and Stability control. A bad wire was found and fixed. |
| Dec | 2012 | 155000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | OnStar battery was defective and would not charge. |
| Nov | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | Blown cylinder head, cracked piston ring. |
| May | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | Minor engine oil leak. Replaced seal, but problem persists. |
| Sep | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Grinding noise from steering column. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn VUE in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | Reflash BCM per mailing. |
| Jun | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Saturn VUE 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saturn VUE in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | windshield washer jet on driver side inoperable. Tech found that it was loose and had come undone from the washer pump. reinstalled correctly, and problem is now gone. | |
| Jan | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Saturn VUE 2-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | Transmission hunting for gears when in cruise control set at around 70mph. Constant shifting every mile from 4th to 6th gear regardless of the pavement angle. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Check Engine Light - displaying history of possible loose gas cap. |
| Mar | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Check engine light - displaying history of possible loose gas cap. Turned out to be a loose hose. |
| Apr | 2009 | 21000 | 37 | 'Evap Fuel Sys' fault code - replaced gas cap. |
| Nov | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Bad left front wheel bearing Replaced left front wheel bearing |
| May | 2013 | 66000 | 108 | R&R Left Front Hub Assy. |
2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | Ignition key would stick/bind when turing on/off - intermittent |
| Aug | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | TSB - reprogram transmission controller. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 11000 | 0 | motor for rear window windshield wiper replaced front middle console warped panels replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | ignition was catching making it difficult to turn the key in the ingnition to start vehicle. Parts were in house. I came the next day and problem was fixed in approx. 4 hours. No charge to me, under factory warranty. |
| Jul | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | LUBED IGNITION SWITCH-07/2008 |
| Jan | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | Vehicle security sys. to open doors was operating ineffectively. Key-fob was mal-functioning. Under warranty, new key fob programmed. works great. |
| Feb | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | 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. |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 5580 | 0 | There is an unnerving regular vibration/humming emanating from the rear wheelwells. It got to be so bad that if the rear windows were opening, it caused discomfort in the passengers and drivers ears. It could also be heard (but less) when the windows we |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 15500 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 16120 | 0 | Door seal improperly installed |
| Oct | 2007 | 28520 | 0 | Power door lock switch |
| Nov | 2007 | 29140 | 0 | Both doors cracked (Polymer Panels) |
| Dec | 2007 | 31000 | 0 | repaired cracked polymer panels on both front doors |
| Jan | 2008 | 33480 | 0 | Faulty RDM, ordered part to repair. Leaking gasket at rear causing water to fill license plate light. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 23000 | 0 | needed condensor New condensor installed. |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | Airbag light coming on while driving with no passengers and Passenger airbag repeatedly turning on/off while driving with an adult passenger. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 26000 | 0 | Airbag warning light would come on randomly when I was driving with no passengers. Also, the airbag warning light would come on and the passenger airbag would turn on and off while driving with someone in front passenger seat. |
| Jun | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | Repairs to vehicle include (all before 20,000 km) Front right wheel bearing replaced, both strut top plates replaced, brake caliper pin left due to rattling noise, windshield reset and sealed due to excessive wind noise, driver side rubber window strip re | |
| Mar | 2007 | 20460 | 0 | Front brakes are poorly designed, too small for size of vehicle. Wear prematurely due to bad design. |
| Apr | 2007 | 21080 | 0 | Brake discs replaced due to premature warping, second occurance. |
| Nov | 2007 | 30380 | 0 | Excessive noise from windshield area on highway. Trim and silicone around windshield replaced. Repair was successful. Loaner vehicle provided by dealer at no charge. |
| Jan | 2008 | 32860 | 0 | Lower table bushings and upper strut mount bushings replaced again, 2nd repair on both items. ABS wiring harness required replacement, wires were falling apart. |
| Apr | 2008 | 35960 | 0 | Upper left strut bearing replaced, manufacturer's defect. Engine pinging and knocking (dealer heard nothing of course and did not attempt any repair). |
| May | 2008 | 37200 | 300 | Front brakes replaced. Rotors warped prematurely and were refaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2008 | 38440 | 0 | Creaking noise when turning steering wheel left and right at low speed. Dealer could not duplicate and problem persists. |
| Jul | 2008 | 39060 | 0 | Sway bar link on right side replaced. Seized part. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 18000 | 0 | IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER DEFECTIVE. UNABLE TO TURN KEY TO START. WAS MORE PRONOUNCED, UNABLE TO TURN, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ROTATED TO A LOCK POSITION. DEALER REPLACED CLYINDER, IGNITION LOCK (PART#15841209) TROUBLE FREE SINCE 6/11/2007 |
| Jan | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Mileage @ time of service: 22,975. Grind type noise from front...mostly when cold outside. Very pronounced when backing up and suddenly hitting the brakes. Technician verified noise from strut bearing plates. Replaced both front upper bearing plates |
| Jul | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 43000 | 0 | Replaced one front and one rear wheel bearing. Had vehicle serviced while there which accounts for the $63. |
| Nov | 2008 | 46000 | 380 | Bad front brake rotors and pads. Turned rotors and replaced pads. Also had to have A/C serviced due to "normal" leakage. |
| Aug | 2009 | 53000 | 533 | Had Sears replace shocks and struts. |
| Dec | 2009 | 59000 | 150 | Had to replace rear hatch lift cylinders |
| Jun | 2011 | 70000 | 0 | Intermittent Transmittion "shudder" at some speeds. Required computer firmware flash. |
| Sep | 2011 | 73000 | 0 | Reflash computer per service bulIetin. |
| Nov | 2011 | 74000 | 200 | Side panel on driver seat broke for the third time. The driver side seat control panel crushes the foam when you swing out to exit vehicle. It also breaks off the tiny plastic stand-off that holds it to seat frame. Replaced it and seat cushion. |
| Jun | 2012 | 81000 | 150 | Emerg flasher switch pushed through the dash mounting hole. Not easy to access. Glued back in. |
| Aug | 2012 | 83000 | 380 | Driver side axle was clicking. Replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 84000 | 392 | Replace failing (clicking) passenger side drive axle. |
| Oct | 2012 | 84300 | 195 | Key sticking in ignition switch. Replaced lock cylinder. |
| Feb | 2013 | 87000 | 175 | Intermittent loud grinding/clicking noise when shifting into reverse and after accelerator is pushed. Worse when backing up steep hill or bump. Could not duplicate problem. Elected to do a drain & fill of transmition. Did not resolve problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Front stabilizer links and strut mounts. | |
| Mar | 2008 | 35000 | 550 | Brake work needed. |
| Oct | 2008 | 42000 | 90 | Changed transmission fluid with Honda fluid. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 48000 | 243 | Replaced front link assembly, front stabilizer shaft at control arm. Informed of problem during routine service. Charged $56.96 for each link assembly (x2) and $128.70 for labor |
| Jun | 2009 | 55000 | 157 | Exhaust Gasket between catalytic converter & intermidiate pipe blown out. Gasket replaced ($24 parts & $125 labor) |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 32240 | 0 | Torque converter replaced. |
| Sep | 2008 | 34100 | 0 | Sway bar links replaced. |
| Nov | 2008 | 35960 | 425 | Front brakes. |
| Feb | 2009 | 39680 | 0 | Defective front left wheel bearing. |
| Jul | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 22000 | 0 | Replace heated seat switch due to the fact that the light or LED shorted and would not illuminate. |
| Aug | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | Replace upper strut pad right wheel. |
| Jul | 2009 | 32000 | 185 | Failure code for EVAP sensor. Sensor replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | Customer satisfaction TSB for transmission surge issue. Dealer reprogrammed computer to solve drivability problem. |
| Feb | 2013 | 64500 | 300 | Rattle screech sound from front end. Replace swaybar links and strut mounts on both front wheels. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| Saturn VUE in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 99000 | 250 | Had to replace another abs sensor in the rear hub. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 151000 | 800 | Pads and rotors replaced Wheel bearing replaced. |
| Nov | 2008 | 158000 | 459 | Starter/generator. Replaced then battery light would not go out. Turned out to be a faulty replacement starter. |
| Feb | 2009 | 163000 | 775 | One front wheel bearing under warranty from Sept. replacement and two rear wheel bearings. |
| Dec | 2009 | 184000 | 600 | ABS and Traction control light were both on. Needed speed sensors in both rear wheels. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 52000 | 0 | Hi-pressure fuel sensor failed |
| May | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Saturn VUE 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 37000 | 0 | 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
| Saturn VUE in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 27000 | 35 | Air bag sensor module |
| Jul | 2007 | 27000 | 0 | Car would bog down a few times after start up. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2003 | 0 | Horn came on at night & burned itself out. Airbag & horn replaced under warranty. | |
| Jan | 2004 | 0 | Anti-lock brake warning light activated. Wheel speed sensor replaced under warranty. | |
| Mar | 2005 | 0 | Rear suspension campaign. Front swaybar links/bushings replaced. Rear wiper motor replaced. Intermediate steering shaft replaced. Replaced worn wires (SES light, transmission failed to shift properly). Covered by warranty. | |
| May | 2005 | 0 | SES light, transmission failed to shift properly. Transmission EPROM reprogrammed. Hazard light on dash repaired. Covered by warranty | |
| Jul | 2005 | 0 | Center console bezel replaced for peeling paint. Speedometer needle jumps - wheel speed sensor & instrument cluster replaced. SES light, transmission failed to shift properly - unable to diagnose. Covered by warranty. | |
| Oct | 2005 | 280 | New brake pads. Front rotors machined. Peeling cloth on sunroof shade replaced under warranty. | |
| Nov | 2005 | 0 | Noisy steering column replaced. Noisy airbag coil replaced. Swaybar links/bushings replaced. All covered by warranty. | |
| Feb | 2006 | 1646 | Oil cooler leak repaired. Valve body gasket replaced. Oil pan leak repaired. 2 tires replaced w/ alignment. | |
| Jun | 2006 | 2064 | SES light, transmission failed to shift properly. Leak found in windshield. Leak causing transmission not to shift properly. Windshield replaced. Wiring harness replaced. 2 tires replaced. | |
| Mar | 2007 | 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. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 60 | Horn stuck on when locking vehicle w/ keyfob. Sound from radio/CD player intermittent. Horn replaced twice. Radio wiring harness repaired. | |
| May | 2007 | 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 | |
| Nov | 2007 | 56000 | 512 | Rattle in suspension/steering wheel/gas pedal. Intermediate steering shaft replaced. Alignment & wheels balanced. |
| Dec | 2007 | 57000 | 0 | intermediate steering column (through firewall) replaced for 2nd time. Suspension still rattles at low speed on uneven pavement. Slight vibration exists at 65+ mph. |
| Oct | 2008 | 66000 | 1500 | Replaced upper steering column / power steering motor. Still rattles & vibrates somewhat less than before. |
| Dec | 2008 | 68000 | 1106 | Right from wheel bearing started howling on acceleration / deceleration. Bearing replaced. Body control module failed. Interior lights stuck on, no power steering/doors/locks. Computer was replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT AWD
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 46500 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 47120 | 180 | Catalytic converter shot and injectors clogged. Muffler also rusted out, but I went after market for that. |
| Jun | 2008 | 47740 | 100 | Replaced muffler. reported a knocking sound but it was not present for the techs, could have been from the faulty muffler. |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn VUE in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 44500 | 0 | Fuel injectors replaced; valves adjusted/replaced; throttle control system repaired. No charge under dealer warranty. |
| May | 2008 | 45000 | 0 | Ignition, throttle body. |
| Dec | 2008 | 49000 | 50 | New thermostat, fixed coolant leak. |
| Apr | 2011 | 55000 | 0 | Two major water leaks. Cabin air filter housing became clogged and overflowed into car via AC vents. Sunroof drains become clogged and caused leak into interior. Both fixed by cleaning them out. Both easily clogged during leaf season! |
| May | 2011 | 56000 | 0 | I went in for an oil change. Dealer noted an oil leak in the AC compressor. Compressor was replaced under warranty. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Saturn VUE 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saturn VUE in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 78000 | 2500 | Known VUE problem of the timing chain tensioner breaking - which it did - causing timing chain to shatter valves and metal through the pistons requiring new engine. |
| Jun | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Saturn VUE 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 28000 | 0 | We have had issues with the VTI transmission where the car will stall in extreme cold conditions. We have gone back to the dear regarding a noise and pull at acceleration and they keep telling us that it is normal behavior for the VTI transmission. Last |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| Saturn VUE in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 142000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 146000 | 1000 | the head gasket went and we got rid of the car. We were very upset in that we had put over $3,000 into the car in less than 2 years. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 159960 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 163680 | 9 | Broken bolt on passenger rear lower lateral link (inboard frame end). Frame bracket cracked. |
| Feb | 2012 | 175460 | 25 | Bearing failure in accessory drive - Replaced pulley on accessory drive belt tensioner. |
| Feb | 2013 | 186600 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 187240 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 116000 | 0 | Needed major transmission work, but I didn't have the repairs done, I sold it "as is" instead. There was a warning light on for the coolant level and another on for the ABS. |
| Saturn VUE in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 170000 | 3000 | Failed clutch box in rear end, as well as pinion bearings needing to be replaced. Mechanic also replaced both rear wheel hub assemblies. |
| Jan | 2011 | 175300 | 110 | Flex pipe installed in 2009 failed, replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | 177700 | 100 | Replace front stabilizer bar drops / hangers. |
| Sep | 2011 | 192000 | 100 | Wheel hub assembly replacement (front) Second time this year. Stay away from Auto Zone Duralast parts for this fix. They don't DURA LAST! |
| Feb | 2012 | 196000 | 0 | Clogged manifold catalytic converter, $1500 Fourth time the front wheel hub assemblies have gone bad in 1 1/2 years, $250 Need to replace rear drums / shoes, $250 |
| Saturn VUE in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 279 | Front right wheel bearing. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 221 | Crank Sensor - Vehicle would die randomly, and would usually restart immediately or after a few minutes. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 136300 | 517 | Valve cover gaskets leaking oil. A TSB was also done on the PC Valve where freezing in the line can preventing the PCV to operate causing oil to be blown out. Since it started leaking more when it got cold, that was likely the issue. |
| May | 2012 | 147000 | 400 | Oil leak valve cover gaskets and pan gasket. |
| Sep | 2012 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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