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2003 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 174 repairs.
2003 Saturn VUE transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (16%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| 87420 mi | Purchased May 9, 2006. Almost immediately needed a new CVT. Wholesaler who sold vehicle covered cost of installing a used CVT with 40k on it. This one lasted 90 days. |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 41582 mi US $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. |
| 44640 mi C $700 |
Support bearing in Drive shaft wore out, not support for driveshaft, clunking while driving |
| 161000 mi US $400 |
Central cupport bearing came loose |
| 138000 mi | Registering OBD II code P1799 Trans ECM Module + low voltage at throttle body. Checked under hood fuse/relay panel, disconnected and cleaned battery terminals, cleared code-no recurrence so far. |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 34100 mi | Transmission failure. Replaced under warranty. |
| 69000 mi US $325 |
Transmission wires replaced. Fortunately we did not have to replace the entire transmission. |
| 67790 mi | transmission warentee repair - $3480 |
| 113500 mi US $223 |
Engine noisy - replaced plugs, oil lube filter. The transmission is noisy and should be flushed. This is a VTI transmition. Flushing the transmition may not fix the noise problem. The cost was $280. I decided not to have the flush. Too costly. |
| 72000 mi US $90 |
The variable transmission squeals at take off and slips at about 70mph. This problem was supposedly fixed 2 years ago under warranty. Dealer does not take responsibility, and the cost is not worth it. |
| 105000 mi US $3400 |
Transmission replacement |
| 160000 mi US $4800 |
3rd VTI Transmission Transmission replacement |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT AWD
| 98000 mi US $1000 |
Brand new tramsmission (Covered). |
| 51000 mi | My CVT trans went @ 51,000 it was repaired under the GM 75,000 miles extended warrenty. |
| 118000 mi US $400 |
Check engine light came on and a humming noise was apparent when accelerating. |
2003 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 226000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission started to go out so ordered a used one and put it in. |
| 54000 mi US $310 |
Clutch hydraulic line leak. |
2003 Saturn VUE 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| 28000 mi | 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 |
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