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2005 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 132 repairs.
2005 Saturn VUE suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 34100 mi | Sway bar links replaced. |
| 39680 mi | Defective front left wheel bearing. |
| 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 |
| 80000 mi US $80 |
Replace sway bar links |
| 110000 mi US $80 |
replace stabilizer bar links |
| 133000 mi | replace sway bar links |
| 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. |
| 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
| 201000 mi US $387 |
front driver side wheel bearing replacement |
| 167000 mi US $220 |
I replaced the front struts and rear shocks. |
| 120000 mi | Shock absorbers |
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
| 48980 mi C $480 |
wheels bearings had to be changed |
| 198000 mi US $900 |
Replace front tie rods and mounts. Replace front wheel bearing. |
| 226800 mi US $350 |
Replaced indipendant sway bar |
| 105800 mi US $135 |
Replace Right Rear wheel bearing / hub assembly |
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