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%)

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2009 Saturn VUE suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (65%)

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Chart based on 20 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

90900 mi

US $1200
Steering pump replaced but returned because of fluid leaking, bad seal 
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. 
86800 mi

US $4050
Replaced shocks. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

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 
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. 
68000 mi

US $1100
Power steering would stop working intermittently. Leak discovered from pump; steering pump replaced. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

222-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

33800 mi Grinding noise when turning the wheel not moving 
22620 mi

C $350
Lync replacement left front (installed new sway bar link) because of excessive play. 
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? 

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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. 

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2009 Saturn VUE Suspension Problems

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