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Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 1600 repairs.
Saturn VUE suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 305 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 86800 mi US $4050 |
Replaced shocks. |
| 27000 mi | Noticed the car pulled a little to the right. Shop swapped front tires which did not help. Difficult to align so shop alegned / adjusted the subframe, which helped a lot but did not completely eliminate the pull. |
| 33000 mi US $300 |
Spouse rear ended a pick up truck. $11K in damage. The "fix" took care of my previously reported "pull to the right, however. Car is now in "like new" condition. |
| 90900 mi US $1200 |
Steering pump replaced but returned because of fluid leaking, bad seal |
2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 68000 mi US $1100 |
Power steering would stop working intermittently. Leak discovered from pump; steering pump replaced. |
| 3000 mi | 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. |
| 4685 mi | Replaced the power steering rack, u joints in the steering column, adjusted trim moldings on interior door panels |
| 6000 mi | 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. |
| 26000 mi | Squeal coming from steering column. |
| 31000 mi | 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. |
| 32100 mi | Replaced power steering pump but problem still exists |
2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
222-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 22620 mi C $350 |
Lync replacement left front (installed new sway bar link) because of excessive play. |
| 33800 mi | Grinding noise when turning the wheel not moving |
| 87500 mi US $386 |
power steering pump start leaking fluids and I didn't notice until it was to late. the pump was broken.although GM recall some of these vue not all was on recall but the same problem occurr with my vue the bolt on the pump came undone |
| 87000 mi | I keep having the same problem the power steering pump bolt keeping coming undone. do you think you can answer that question for me into why? |
2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 68700 mi | 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! |
| 42000 mi | Symptoms of bad steering showing up again. |
| 51300 mi US $200 |
Power Steering stopped working intermittently (happened in July 12 also) This time the EPS Motor showed fault errors. |
2008 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| 53300 mi US $1600 |
Had to replace power steering pump and both front struts...crazy expensive |
| 62000 mi C $600 |
Replace control arm |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 127000 mi US $800 |
power steering system leaking |
| 25000 mi | Power steering seized during operation. Power steering pump replaced. Problem occurred at startup of engine with no symptoms prior. power steering seized while driving. returned car to shop for replacement of entire power steering unit. Previous repair successful for only a week or less. (previous trip only p.s. pump was replaced). Current repairs have held up thus far. |
| 87700 mi US $1200 |
replaced steering rack |
| 51000 mi US $44 |
Squeaky steering, Service Bulletin on this item, 2009. We took it in previously this year 2011, and the dealer said we will have to deal with this noise. Different dealer pointed out the bulletin and repaired it. thanks! always noticed a grinding noise,several times in shop,they said they couldn't duplicate.We had issues with it my husband took off the tires and noticed the strut was shot on the one side and grease all over,new dealer replaced both. |
| 83000 mi US $75 |
Link Arms wore out, caused a clunking noise in the front end. Replaced the arms and the problem went away |
| 25000 mi | Vue has rubbing sound when turning steering wheel. According to the service mechanic this noise emanates from the rack & pinion assembly. Cost to replace rack along with wheel alignment & relearn steering position is $1164.82. |
| 30000 mi | Rack and pinion needing replacement and intermediate steering shaft. |
| 36000 mi | Rack and pinion replaced again, would start with a low pitched hum when turning at low speeds. |
| 23000 mi | Had to replace rack and pinion and power steering pump |
| 27000 mi | wheel bearing |
| 37000 mi | noise from steering, was told there had been two recalls but no definite method to fix. |
| 88000 mi US $600 |
front right wheel bearing |
| 41000 mi US $720 |
Clunking noise in frontend especially when going over bumps. Replaced several parts in the front end steering area |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Mechanic recommended replacement of intermediate steering shaft. |
| 40500 mi US $100 |
Replaced front stabilizer links that were making a clunking sound over bumps. |
| 56700 mi US $400 |
Clunking noise from front in cold weather, links replaced |
| 66000 mi US $375 |
Power steering pump failed. The pump was replaced and fluid refilled. |
| 76000 mi US $900 |
Rack and pinion unit was leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 6000 mi | Noisy steering shaft boot at firewall. Lubricant applied fixed it. |
| 14000 mi | Grinding, groaning noise from front end while turning steering wheel all the way during below-freezing temperatures. Upper strut mounts were replaced. |
| 47150 mi US $600 |
Power steering pump failed replaced ($262.50) Labor to replace pump ($320.00) |
| 29760 mi | Squeaking noise whenever steering wheel was turned. Apparently the part of the steering column that passes through the firewall needs to be replaced. There has been a TSB out on this problem but only repaired when owner complains. |
| 47120 mi C $984 |
Replace power steering rack |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | Grinding noise from steering column. |
| 11000 mi | Leak in steering line. Problem known by GM. Quick fix until GM figures out total fix. |
| 132000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced failing steering fluid pump. Replaced leaking high pressure steering fluid line. |
| 65000 mi US $615 |
Leak in power steering pump. Replaced pump and topped of fluids. Issue found during routine service earlier in week. Allowed to drive waiting on part. |
| 37000 mi US $40 |
Squeak from where steering shaft goes thru the firewall. Modification performed per TSB. No parts replaced except I shaft bolts. |
| 52700 mi C $2500 |
Tie rods needed replacing on both sides Wheel hubs on both side needed replacing |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 31300 mi | Made a lot of noise when turning, accelerating. We thought it was the transmission. There was a minor leak. Noise got worse. Took it to another dealer. The Steering rack had to be replaced |
| 31000 mi | Noise due to loose Tie rod end, was replaced. |
| 20000 mi | Loose power steering hose. |
| 50000 mi | Right and left stabilizer bar? |
| 39000 mi US $950 |
Front sway bar links loose - replaced |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
222-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 43400 mi C $1450 |
Power steering hoses leaking, Power steering pump burnt out |
| 108810 mi C $100 |
Replaced both front struts, stabilizer links and wheel alignment |
| 105400 mi C $400 |
Wheel hub (driver side) replacement as was making noise |
| 114700 mi C $200 |
Clunking noise on the driver side at the front. Paid around 50$ for diagnostics at a shop. They suggested replacing the sway-bar links as they were original. They also suggested replacing the struts (or at least performing a strut maintenance kit repair - 50% cheaper) as the struts are due for replacement as per mileage. I replaced the links myself - about a 2-hour job with all hassles around it (the replacement itself was more like a 30-min job but I was missing some lubricants, so needed to get those). The struts are still old and I do believe need some attention. |
| 20000 mi | Noise in right front. |
| 31600 mi | popping sound in right front. They checked bolts and tightened. Pop remains |
| 33000 mi | popping sound in right front. They replaced parts, pop remains. sold. |
| 28000 mi | power steering whine, could not be replicated by mechanic, no repair |
| 49000 mi | Front sway bar end links were VERY loud. No visible play or problems, but were replaced shortly after purchase by dealer. Front sway bar end links were VERY loud. No visible play or problems, but were replaced shortly after purchase by dealer. |
| 41000 mi US $30 |
Sway bar links worn and needed replacement |
| 75500 mi C $100 |
When I turned left or right the car shacked therefore I needed to repair the steering. |
| 99000 mi US $24 |
Stabilizer Bar Links both R & L |
| 101000 mi US $338 |
Stabilizer bar bushings Replaced complete front strut assemblies using "quick struts". |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced blown front struts |
| 116000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced Front Struts |
| 104780 mi C $870 |
and front right bearing assembly |
| 41000 mi US $600 |
needed shocks--also had coolant and brake fluid flushed and changed |
| 83300 mi US $138 |
Sway bar link pin |
| 110000 mi US $800 |
Left front wheel hub assembly |
| 130000 mi US $275 |
replaced front right wheel bearings |
| 220000 mi US $436 |
RR wheel bearing. |
| 45000 mi US $125 |
Passenger Rear Wheel Hub/Bearing was making noise once speeds reached 45 MPH. Purchased a new GM Part online from Ebay and installed. Installation took about 3 hours start to finish. No more noise. |
| 44580 mi C $323 |
INSTALL REAR TOE CAMS (CAMBER TOE KIT)AS UNABLE TO ADJUST ALIGNMENT. 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
| 12000 mi | I heard a noise that sounded like tire noise. Took the car to the daeler. When I described the noise, the service person said it sounds like a wheel bearing. The mechanic determined it was the wheel bearing. Replaced at no charge. |
| 95300 mi US $226 |
Front sway bar links worn |
| 5000 mi | Loose bolts in steering rack, replaced rack and bolts ensuring proper torque on bolts when replaced |
| 73000 mi US $583 |
Front passenger side wheel hub was beginning to fail (loud humming sound when car was driven) |
2008 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 8000 mi | Left front wheel bearing failure. Left rear axle /bearing failure. |
2007 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| 42000 mi | The left front wheel bearing went bad. We had new tires put on and noticed a "growling" noise from the left front. We first thought it was a tire, the shop rotated the tires and the noise didn't go away. The chevrolet dealer did the work |
| 28000 mi US $200 |
Rattle noise right front; strut and motor mount replaced noise still exists. |
| 30000 mi US $660 |
dealer concluded the R strut was broken, the last place that did the work on the sway bar links did not tighten them down nor lube them enough, and car also needed realignment after strut replacement |
2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 32000 mi | Upper suspension strut bearings. |
| 35000 mi US $300 |
Suspension rattle over bumps. |
| 45000 mi | Front suspension rattle |
| 61000 mi | Clunking noise heard from right front area of car while driving. Strut was bad and bushings needed replacement. |
| 102800 mi US $410 |
Replace wheel bearing. Oil change. |
| 107000 mi US $100 |
Had to change the other front wheel bearing. |
| 28000 mi | Bad left front wheel bearing Replaced left front wheel bearing |
| 66000 mi US $108 |
R&R Left Front Hub Assy. |
| 17360 mi C $700 |
It is absolutely horrible to say the dam least that I have to pay for bushing mount replacements. Buying this "POS" has been the biggest mistake in my entire life! |
| 78740 mi C $225 |
Stabilizer links needed to be replaced on both fronts, improved the ride of the car immensely. |
| 176000 mi US $245 |
lug nut stripped, bearing was noisy anyway. |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
Driver side front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 173600 mi C $480 |
left rear wheel bearing replaced |
| 183520 mi C $195 |
replaced left front wheel bearing under part warranty - paid only for labor. |
| 104000 mi US $1500 |
right front wheel bearing replacement. |
| 142000 mi US $800 |
Wheel bearings (front) |
2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 55000 mi | Noise while driving. Left front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 55000 mi | (Last month) fixed wheel bearing & dealer gave me list of what else to fix. Brakes ($260)and Sway Bar($275)were on the list. My neighbor (ret'd master mechanic) said "That's ridiculous!" & fixed both for $239! |
| 68000 mi US $85 |
Friend/mechanic checked out my car for a trip. Rattling noise while driving. Tie-rods needed to be replaced. I replaced one side now - will replace other side next month. |
| 80000 mi US $80 |
tie rod replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $236 |
Wheel bearing on passenger front. |
| 11656 mi | Rattle under steering column. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft. Under warrenty Noticed rattle under dash. Took to dealer for annual service, oil change etc. and had them check the rattle. You could only hear if you REALLY listened on a wash board road. Dealer checked out and found a faulty intermediate steering link at |
| 13640 mi | Dealer replaced complete steering column under factory warrenty. Rattle under dash. Fixed it this time, no more rattle!! |
| 13000 mi | Left front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 56300 mi US $283 |
Front wheel bearing went bad and was replaced |
| 124000 mi US $1350 |
control arms were damaged/loose? |
| 127000 mi US $400 |
front driver's side wheel bearing was humming, buzzing. |
| 136000 mi US $1400 |
bad wheel bearing on passenger side was replaced. causing ABS system to trigger during slow rolling stops. |
| 42000 mi | Front Left Wheel Bearing "grinding". Technician confirmed our complaint and replaced the part which was under warranty. |
| 77000 mi US $375 |
Replaced front struts and ball joints. Augered strut housings. |
| 33480 mi | Loud rumbling noise found to be a defective drivers side front wheel bearing. Bearing replaced under 60,000km warranty (54,000) |
| 40300 mi C $75 |
Mechanic noticed a leaking wheel bearing. New bearing replaced |
2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | Front idler arm bushing. Was rattling. Also door trim - very minor leak. |
| 35000 mi | Front stabilizer link had a bad bushing. Saturn will fix anything on warranty these days no matter if it is broken or not. |
| 138000 mi US $600 |
and frt wheel bearing. Likely the last repair this car will ever see. |
| 92000 mi US $400 |
Replace front wheel bearing |
2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 102000 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear, passenger side wheel bearing. |
| 107000 mi US $750 |
Replaced front passenger side wheel bearing. |
| 117000 mi | Replaced front driver side wheel bearing for second time. Parts under warranty, no cost. |
| 148000 mi US $500 |
Front driver side wheel bearing replaced. |
| 18600 mi | Front sway bar end links clunking. |
| 29760 mi | Noisy upper strut bearings, dealer lubed per direction from GM. Noise is back after 4 days... |
| 34720 mi | Driver side wheel bearing replaced. Replaced strut mounts. |
| 35960 mi | passenger side wheel bearing, noisy, replaced under warranty |
| 58460 mi | Front left wheel bearing hub assembly replaced. |
| 72540 mi | Front wheel bearing Front sway bar links clunking. Dealer offered to repair for 400$, which I declined. Not covered under warranty. |
| 77380 mi | Front right wheel hub. Bearing noisy. |
| 79980 mi | Noisy front wheel hub (left front). Dealer said it was tire wear. Not repaired. Still noisy. |
| 106640 mi C $500 |
Replaced both a-arms (one of the a arm bushings was bad). Both a-arms came with new ball joints. Replaced front sway bar links. Replaced brake pads and discs. Replaced spark plugs (but originals were still fine). |
| 120900 mi C $270 |
Replaced rear right hub, bearing was noisy. May be related to pounding out worn drums about a year ago. |
| 132060 mi C $510 |
Eibach springs had corroded and rear left was broken after 10 years on the car. Replaced with another set of lowering springs. |
| 133300 mi C $250 |
Front right wheel bearing began to make noise around 213000km. Replaced with SKF high end bearing (supplied by owner). 2.2 hours book time. |
| 161200 mi C $305 |
Replaced rear coil springs (corrosion). |
| 27900 mi | Replaced front stabilizer links. Front stabalizer links replaced. Turn signal switch defective...replaced. |
2007 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 32500 mi | They ordered a new steering column but it hasn't come in yet. |
| 40360 mi C $800 |
all struts replaced |
| 50220 mi C $90 |
replaced sway bar link |
| 115000 mi US $195 |
faulty hub assembly |
| 184900 mi US $400 |
Front drivers side wheel bearing developed noise and was replaced. |
| 84200 mi C $250 |
noisy wheel bearing replaced |
2006 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| 126000 mi | Replaced right wheel bearings |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 90000 mi US $100 |
broken sway bar link on passenger side. Replaced both links and sway bar as it was also damaged |
| 147500 mi US $1100 |
Lower control arms, ball joints, inner and outter tie rods, struts and strut mounts, sway bar links and bushings, rear shocks |
| 155000 mi US $300 |
Left bearing starting humming dried out unit replaced both sides |
| 68000 mi US $600 |
Knocking noise from left front strut when steering turned to the max. In various trips replaced, shock, spring and finally replaced the entire unit. After previous repair, noticed a dull knocking from same front strut. Went to Midas, found stress cracks in ball bearing plate. Added grease to beings. Noise gone so far. |
| 69100 mi US $170 |
Second shop believes the first place didn't do the repair right, found the issue and fixed it. Replaced compression ring in upper strut mount. |
| 97000 mi US $768 |
Replaced both front strut systems. Driver's side for second time. Suspect initial front driver side strut was not brand new when it was replaced |
| 80000 mi US $100 |
Replaced rear wheel bearing hub. |
| 136000 mi US $100 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. Bought replacement part from RockAuto online. |
| 13000 mi | Replaced left and right, front strut upper bearings. |
| 62580 mi C $685 |
Wheel bearings and radio failure |
| 23000 mi | They replaced the front driver's side sway bar. |
| 36000 mi US $80 |
Muffled noise while driving. I wanted to get it checked out before the warranty went out. It is probably tire related. They said that they could not reproduce it. (GGGRRHHH!) |
| 68000 mi US $300 |
Replaced tie rod ends. |
| 123000 mi US $330 |
Vehicle was sagging so I had the rear shocks replaced. Vehicle now raised just a bit in the rear and looks better. |
| 131000 mi US $600 |
Humming noise from rear wheels. |
| 21000 mi US $50 |
Replaced front sway bar links with improved greaseable links. |
| 58000 mi US $40 |
Replaced front sway bar links because of noise. |
| 9300 mi | 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 |
| 32860 mi | Lower table bushings and upper strut mount bushings replaced again, 2nd repair on both items. |
| 35960 mi | Upper left strut bearing replaced, manufacturer's defect. |
| 38440 mi | Creaking noise when turning steering wheel left and right at low speed. Dealer could not duplicate and problem persists. |
| 39060 mi | Sway bar link on right side replaced. Seized part. |
| 63000 mi | The steering column adjustment was loose which would cause the steering wheel to become loose and could slide up and down. I tore appart the steering column and hit the compression fitting with a socket with a hammer. |
| 76000 mi US $180 |
The drivers side hub bearing was making noise. We purchased a new one and had the old one pressed out & new one pressed in and installed itour selves. Presssing cost 30 bearing cost 150 |
| 32000 mi | ABS & TC light illuminated. Dealer replaced left rear wheel bearing. |
| 23000 mi | 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 |
| 29884 mi | front left wheel bearing making loud noise, had it replaced under warranty. left front wheel bearing |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 80800 mi C $1794 |
bearing assembly, brakes, |
| 80700 mi C $503 |
front and rear control arm bushings plus alignment |
| 81220 mi C $249 |
rear camber bolt kit and set aligbment |
| 38000 mi | Squeaking and rattling noise in the front passenger side. Replaced strut mount, strut, and sway bar. |
| 49000 mi US $15 |
Driver's side sway bar link needed to be replaced. It was making a clunking noise over bumps and uneven roads. |
| 77000 mi US $500 |
Needed new struts, strut mounts, coil spring seats, sway bar endlinks. Manufacturer warrantied the struts and sway bar end links. |
| 38000 mi | Front right sway bar broke. Reason for this was a weak spot in the sway bar casting. It was not visible from the outside, but once it broke there was a grainy dark spot inside. Saturn's service was excellent, I got a free loaner for 5 day and they paid ev |
| 81220 mi C $700 |
Replaced front left wheel bearing (making noise from 70 to 80km |
| 12400 mi | rear drive module & rear wheel bearing replaced |
| 150300 mi US $280 |
Replace front sway bar end links. Replaced rear insulators and springs that broke |
| 171300 mi US $381 |
Front drivers side wheel bearing replaced. |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 55180 mi C $130 |
Left Front Link needed replacement. Left Front Wheel Link replaced. (1yr warranty) Rear Drums and Adjusters rusted & required cleaning |
| 65720 mi C $470 |
-Right Front link replacement. -Left Front tie rod replacement -Tension assembly replacement -Engine belt assembly |
| 72840 mi C $165 |
Front Left and Right links replaced. Right link was still under warranty. Creaking and knocking sounds when making full turns. Mechanic says it will be costly to disassemble column to find problem. Suggest going to GM and asking about whether there was a recall or repair bulletin. |
| 75100 mi C $200 |
Loud humming from front driver side wheel. Wheel bearing assembly replaced. $170 + labour. |
| 91140 mi C $490 |
Steering had a "loose" feeling. i.e. I'd have to turn the wheel more than 360 degrees just to make a right turn. Then the wheel wouldn't return. Intermediate steering shaft replaced. New sway bar link. |
| 95480 mi C $400 |
Left front link kit and sway bars replaced. |
| 162000 mi US $400 |
Replace front hub/wheel bearings |
| 83700 mi C $550 |
Bushings for sway bar were worn, everything replaced. Noisy ride. |
| 105700 mi US $90 |
Sway bar bushing failed. The bushing was replaced. |
| 106000 mi US $220 |
Wheel bearing was failing and making a loud whining noise. The bearing was replaced with a Timken bearing. |
| 109000 mi US $105 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing. |
2006 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 38000 mi | Loud "rattling" from front suspension. Dealer did PARTIAL repair while under warranty, but not a complete fix. I'm told that problem is with upper control arm & related parts needing replacement for approx. $400.00 Cannot afford at this time |
| 39000 mi | Intermittent "vibrating / humming noise from rear area of car. Mechanic advised the problem was a wheel hub bearing. Repair cost will be $300. Repair not critical at this time. |
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 38000 mi | Made grunting noise over rough terrain at 5 mph or less. Due to heavy rains, drove through 8 inches of water in December going home from work. Sway bar links allowed water to enter and damage the bearings. |
| 41000 mi | Had strut mounts replaced on both sides. Rear sway bar links rubber had seperated. |
| 48000 mi US $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 |
| 43000 mi | Replaced one front and one rear wheel bearing. Had vehicle serviced while there which accounts for the $63. |
| 53000 mi US $533 |
Had Sears replace shocks and struts. |
| 34100 mi | Sway bar links replaced. |
| 39680 mi | Defective front left wheel bearing. |
| 80000 mi US $80 |
Replace sway bar links |
| 110000 mi US $80 |
replace stabilizer bar links |
| 133000 mi | replace sway bar links |
| 26000 mi | Replace upper strut pad right wheel. |
| 64500 mi US $300 |
Rattle screech sound from front end. Replace swaybar links and strut mounts on both front wheels. |
| 100000 mi US $250 |
ABS Reluctor wheel in bearing causing false signal activating ABS at end of stop. Replaced bearing unit solved problem. |
| 125000 mi US $500 |
Replaced lower front control arm bushings and rear sway bar links. |
| 96000 mi US $200 |
had to install bolts so could do four wheel alignment on auto. Could not properly align the auto, otherwise. |
| 25000 mi | Front stabilizer links and strut mounts. |
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 120000 mi | Shock absorbers |
| 167000 mi US $220 |
I replaced the front struts and rear shocks. |
| 201000 mi US $387 |
front driver side wheel bearing replacement |
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 40000 mi US $280 |
Rear passanger side wheel bearing |
| 55000 mi US $700 |
Both front wheel bearings |
| 85000 mi US $150 |
Replaced both front struts after hearing squeaking when going over speed bumps and slow speed turns. |
| 102000 mi US $350 |
Rear Ball Bearing went. $240 for part, 1 hour for labor. |
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 198000 mi US $900 |
Replace front tie rods and mounts. Replace front wheel bearing. |
| 226800 mi US $350 |
Replaced indipendant sway bar |
| 48980 mi C $480 |
wheels bearings had to be changed |
| 105800 mi US $135 |
Replace Right Rear wheel bearing / hub assembly |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 179000 mi | rear control arm broke from frame. Further investigation with welder to see if welding could repair it resulted in the discovery that the frame had rusted out so much so that there was no way to repair it. Seems it is a unibody and once it rusts out there |
| 46000 mi | Some vibration and other noises (squeaking etc) noted. Some bushings were replaced. |
| 90100 mi | Rear shock absorbers required replacement. |
| 119000 mi US $60 |
I had to replace the wheel hub on the front passenger side. Needed to replace the Tie-rod end links |
| 183500 mi US $475 |
Replaced tires and I bought quick struts, monroe. |
| 25000 mi US $450 |
Sway bar end links replaced to reduce front end noise. Also replaced gas cap (warranty repair). |
| 145000 mi | Sway bar bushings replaced. |
| 174000 mi US $35 |
Replaced bushings for sway bar. |
| 188000 mi US $250 |
Replaced sway bar bushings, front strut assemblies |
| 197000 mi US $6000 |
Replaced both front wheel bearing assemblies. Had headlight lenses polished also. |
| 217000 mi US $490 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing |
| 218000 mi US $300 |
Replaced broken stabilizer bar. Hit pothole,cracked on drivers side. Probably already worn beforehand, as replacing it eliminated a clunk. |
| 228000 mi US $250 |
Drivers side front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 255100 mi US $140 |
Replaced drivers side front wheel bearing |
| 263000 mi US $200 |
Replaced passenger side wheel bearing |
| 282000 mi US $250 |
Replaced rear wheel bearing, outer tie rods |
| 88000 mi US $100 |
stabilizer clips |
| 150000 mi US $750 |
Struts and shocks were replaced due to normal wear. |
| 44020 mi | Front drivers side wheel bearings started to "hum" and needed replacment. |
| 46500 mi C $220 |
Front, right stablizer link seized. |
| 79421 mi US $88 |
replaced front and rear swaybar links. easy d.i.u. job . no more clunking noise from front end replaced front and rear swaybar links. easy d.i.y. job . no more clunking noise from front end |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 73000 mi US $398 |
After brake replacement in February 09, noticed buzzing noise from front right side of the vehicle. Brought in for service at the shop that replaced the brakes. Was told the front right wheel bearing was worn and need to be replaced. |
| 84000 mi US $500 |
problem finally identified. Left Front wheel bearing replaced. Problem solved. |
| 85300 mi | noticed check oil light. Brought into shop for scheduled maintenance. Had tires rotated balanced and an alignment. car pulling to the left. after alignment car pulled to the left even more. Sensor reset but check oil light still appears. brought back to shop to check alignment. was told everything checks out to spec. vehicle still blatantly pulls to the left. Have to hold steering wheel to avoid drifting. Can make left lane changes by simply letting go of the wheel. |
| 91000 mi US $380 |
Right rear wheel bearing/hub replaced. |
| 88534 mi US $180 |
REPLACE FRONT STABILIZER LINK BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM + REAR BUSINGS |
| 103000 mi US $450 |
front pass side wheel bearing |
| 44640 mi C $200 |
Top plate. |
| 40000 mi US $529 |
Loud grinding noise from front wheel area, mostly on right front. Dealer replaced both front wheel bearings. |
| 152520 mi C $500 |
Strut bushings |
| 71000 mi US $760 |
Front end squeaking when under heavy braking and handling was sloppy. Replaced struts and mounts, which greatly improve the handling. Also fixed some of the noise. |
| 89000 mi US $300 |
Rear wheel bearing humming |
| 134000 mi | replaced front struts /mounts, contorl arm bushings, + alignment |
| 144700 mi C $55 |
front wheel bearing |
| 168300 mi C $300 |
front wheel bearing |
| 133000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced wheel bearing, |
| 144000 mi | Also in need of future steering rack replacement. |
| 120000 mi US $700 |
Driver front wheel bearing assembly |
| 129000 mi US $1700 |
Control arms and bushings. |
| 159000 mi US $450 |
Wheel bearing. Front pads too, bearing failed prematurely so covered under warranty |
| 134500 mi US $250 |
Sway bar links were replaced on the front end. |
| 147000 mi US $56 |
Rear sway bar links were replaced on both left and right sides. |
| 147000 mi US $10 |
Right rear coil insulator replaced - just on the top of the suspension coil. |
| 148000 mi US $39 |
Outer tie rod ends were replaced on both the right and left sides. |
| 148000 mi US $130 |
Front sway bar links were replaced with Moog parts - both driver and passenger sides. |
| 148000 mi US $13 |
Jamb nuts between the inner and outer tie rod ends needed to be tightened until flush with the outer tie rod ends to avoid a rattling noise. Both front sway bar bushings were replaced. |
| 213000 mi US $1400 |
Shocks struts all the way around alignment lock gas cap wipers engine light was on oil change it still makes noise engine light pops on and off |
| 43000 mi US $450 |
Replace front wheel bearing. |
| 56000 mi US $100 |
Front struts were replaced due to creaking noise when driving over bumps in the road. |
| 228000 mi US $280 |
Lower ball joint replaced. |
| 55800 mi C $130 |
Sway bar bushings replaced to reduce front end noise. Clunking sound over bumps remedied. Squeek when steering turned still present. Lube front shock rubber bushings suggested for next repair. |
| 78740 mi C $300 |
Squeaking noise when turning or going over bumps. Right front suspension link was replaced. Front brakes were worn so pads and rotors changed at same time. |
| 118100 mi C $597 |
right front bearing replaced, rear torsion bar rubber mounts replaced |
| 95480 mi C $800 |
steering pulling to left, noisy when turning or on rough road |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT AWD
| 156000 mi US $400 |
2 broken rear coil springs.also replaced rear shocks |
| 147000 mi US $200 |
Left rear wheel bearing required replacement |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 151000 mi US $800 |
Wheel bearing replaced. |
| 163000 mi US $775 |
One front wheel bearing under warranty from Sept. replacement and two rear wheel bearings. |
| 156300 mi US $1000 |
New front struts,tie rods,sway bar bushings,lateral arm bushings, trailing arm bushings,control arm bushings,stabilizer arms.rear shocks. |
| 177000 mi US $415 |
Both lower knuckle joints. |
| 37000 mi | Check for rattle in front end-tighten sway bar bushings & lube caliper pins |
| 190000 mi US $166 |
Replace shocks and struts (KBC) |
| 37000 mi | Dealer tightened loose front swaybar bushings |
| 68000 mi US $1500 |
front wheel bearing. |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 145000 mi US $100 |
Vibration / Shaking in steering. Intermediate steering column was tightened. |
| 40547 mi | Front Wheel Hub Assy |
| 64589 mi US $116 |
Rear Wheel Hub Assy |
| 103300 mi US $120 |
Replaced Left Front Wheel Hub Ass'y |
| 115300 mi US $13 |
Replaced RR Spring Isolator |
| 21000 mi US $110 |
replace front hub assembly on driver side |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 209000 mi US $1200 |
While wheel bearing was off, mechanic noted that part of stabilizer bar had broken |
| 76000 mi US $250 |
Right Front Wheel Bearing. |
| 72000 mi US $250 |
Left Front Wheel Bearing. |
| 100000 mi US $800 |
Sway Bar Links, also engine timing belt, transmission tuneup, water pump, accessory drive belt,and spark plugs. |
| 102000 mi US $535 |
Left Rear Wheel Bearing. |
| 104000 mi | Replaced Sway Bar Links installed earlier in summer. Both were broken. Do not buy cheap after market parts for Saturns. Stick to AC Delco or original parts designed for vehicle. By the way, the second set of Sway Bar Links have also broke. |
| 149000 mi US $1144 |
Replace left front wheel bearing |
| 79000 mi US $1100 |
2 front reflex struts 2 mounting plates adjust right front spring F.E.A. (front end alignment) Upon replacing right front strut notice front spring not installed properly from factory. Corrected and front end had to be aligned |
| 124000 mi | Clunking noise in front end. Replaced left front control arm and ball joint. |
| 27095 mi | 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. |
| 55899 mi US $512 |
Vibration in steering column & accelerator pedal at 65+ mph. Rattle in suspension at speeds under 50 mph. Rattle in suspension/steering wheel/gas pedal. Intermediate steering shaft replaced. Alignment & wheels balanced. |
| 57000 mi | intermediate steering column (through firewall) replaced for 2nd time. Suspension still rattles at low speed on uneven pavement. Slight vibration exists at 65+ mph. |
| 66000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced upper steering column / power steering motor. Still rattles & vibrates somewhat less than before. |
| 68000 mi US $461 |
Right from wheel bearing started howling on acceleration / deceleration. Bearing replaced. |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 94000 mi US $290 |
passenger right rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced |
| 98000 mi US $565 |
Replaced rear shocks and had to replace both rear tires because the wore too much on inside tread. |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT AWD
| 98000 mi US $1000 |
Bolt broke on rear driver side lower strut control arm, replaced myself. front linkage (3rd time) |
| 90000 mi US $83 |
Rattle on drivers side around strut area when going over rough roads or bumps, but not all the time. Noise more or less had a mind of it's own, worse at slower speeds, not high speed, very annoying. Tech tightened strut nuts. |
| 94600 mi US $920 |
Both front hubs, rotors and pads. |
| 97500 mi US $600 |
Had to replace front right hub, which was new, but defective, with another one, had four wheel alignment done, tire rotation, front right tire also balanced. |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 113000 mi US $1400 |
Broken sway bar replaced |
| 49000 mi US $250 |
Front tie rods replaced to eliminate groaning in steering assembly. |
| 85000 mi US $300 |
Strut bushings failed, making constant squeeking noise. |
| 94000 mi US $200 |
Have to replace another wheel bearing, the third. |
2003 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 107000 mi US $600 |
Had to replace rear bushing driver side and front bushing pasenger side. |
2002 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 163680 mi C $9 |
Broken bolt on passenger rear lower lateral link (inboard frame end). Frame bracket cracked. |
| 203980 mi C $60 |
Replace broken driver side rear coil spring. |
| 223200 mi C $60 |
Replaced front sway bar links. |
| 95800 mi US $200 |
Passenger wheel bearing,hub assembly replaced |
| 108000 mi US $279 |
Front right wheel bearing. |
| 177000 mi US $100 |
Replace front stabilizer bar drops / hangers. |
| 192000 mi US $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! |
| 196000 mi | Fourth time the front wheel hub assemblies have gone bad in 1 1/2 years, $250 |
2002 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 194000 mi US $450 |
Replaced all four wheel bearings with new bearings guaranteed for 10 years. Replaced sway bar links Replaced front struts and rear shocks |
| 131000 mi US $250 |
Wheel Bearing |
| 87700 mi US $450 |
rear wheel bearing both sides replaced |
| 198000 mi US $75 |
Routine maintenance, replaced rear shocks. They were not completely worn out but replacing them noticeably improved the ride. 197k on the originals, if I'm not mistaken. I just wish replacing the front struts was as easy a job! |
| 398000 mi US $69 |
Rear wheel hub replaced drivers side. |
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