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2002 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 61 repairs.
2002 Saturn VUE repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| Saturn VUE in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010146000 miUS $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. | ||
2002 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Minnesota, United States Nov 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Dec 2013150000 miUS $989 | Rear coil blew. 6 cylinders running on 3. | ||
2002 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Indiana, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Nov 2010170000 miUS $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 2011US $110 | Flex pipe installed in 2009 failed, replaced. | ||
| Feb 2011177000 miUS $100 | Replace front stabilizer bar drops / hangers. | ||
| Sep 2011192000 miUS $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 2012196000 mi | Clogged manifold catalytic converter, $1500 Fourth time the front wheel hub assemblies have gone bad in 1 1/2 years, $250 | ||
| Saturn VUE in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 2015151000 mi | Had just started to have transmission problems. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States - Dec 2008 | |||
| Dec 200897100 miUS $3200 | At 97,100 miles, the timing chain tensioner went causing a total failure of the engine. Saturn estimated a junkyard replacement engine (67K miles) at $3200+. Vehicle was junked. Although not recorded, I spent $2800 in repairs in 2008. What a crappy car. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Mississippi, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011149000 mi | Transmission started to give out. so I traded it. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Aguascalientes, Mexico Jun 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 201181840 mi$200 | Turn lights work intermittently or not at all. Have to push the hazard light switch while the signal turn lever is depressed to get them to work. Sometimes this work-around does not work. | ||
| Oct 201183700 mi$50 | Sometimes the battery appears as dead, no pilots lights, no radio, nothing. The problem was some type of corrosion in the BCM connectors. Cleaned it and the problem disappeared. Suddenly, without warning, the low beam headlights stopped working. Light bulbs are fine. Position lights and high beam do work. Apparently the switch lever is OK. The mechanic thinks it is the BCM acting up. Decided not to replace it yet. | ||
| Jul 201289880 mi | Engine died suddenly and would not start back up again. No strange noises before stopping. Battery OK, starter motor OK | ||
| Sep 201293000 mi$150 | Fuel gauge died after cleansing the fuel tank and fuel pump. Could not fix it or replace it for lack of spare parts. I am planning of selling the car. Update: later went away on its own. | ||
| Mar 201398580 mi | One or more of the ABS sensors malfunctioning. Made ABS computer sense that a wheel is about to lock, activating the pump to redistribute pressure. Pedal vibrates and braking feels weak. Corrected by easing off the pedal. Went away on own. | ||
| Sep 201399820 mi | Replaced the lights/Turn signal combination lever. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - May 2014 | |||
| Jul 200850000 miUS $600 | Body Control Module (BCM) failure and replacement | ||
| Jun 201180000 miUS $700 | AC compressor oil leak , replaced ac comp. | ||
| Jun 201291000 miUS $300 | Water pump leak. Replaced. Replaced timing belt | ||
| Nov 201295800 miUS $200 | Passenger wheel bearing,hub assembly replaced | ||
| Jan 2014111000 miUS $300 | cam position sensor replaced | ||
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2011163680 miC $9 | Broken bolt on passenger rear lower lateral link (inboard frame end). Frame bracket cracked. | ||
| Feb 2012175460 miC $25 | Bearing failure in accessory drive - Replaced pulley on accessory drive belt tensioner. | ||
| Feb 2013186500 miC $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. | ||
| Dec 2013195920 mi | Fixed vacuum leak due to loose vacuum chamber. Issue caused DTCs P0171 and P0174 to set. Covered by TSB 02-06-01-016A. | ||
| Jun 2014203980 miC $60 | Replace broken driver side rear coil spring. | ||
| Sep 2014207700 miC $30 | Rocker panel corrosion behind both front wheels | ||
| Oct 2014208200 miC $5 | Replaced alternator brushes Repaired driveshaft hanger bearing. | ||
| Apr 2015213140 miC $25 | Replaced CPS | ||
| Aug 2015219660 miC $100 | Replace water pump. | ||
| Sep 2015223200 miC $60 | Replaced front sway bar links. | ||
| May 2016226660 mi | Driver side power window inoperative. Repaired broken wire (spliced in new wire piece) in rubber flex boot by door hinges. | ||
| Feb 2017232500 mi | Bad bearing in water pump. Pump covered by warranty. | ||
| May 2017234360 miC $10 | Silicone sealed leaking valve covers Replaced muffler | ||
| Jul 2017235600 miC $250 | Replace alternator. | ||
| Oct 2017240560 miC $230 | Replace valve stem seals (covered by TSB 04-06-01-010). Scheduled maintenance: Replace spark plugs, timing belt (including tensioner and idlers). | ||
| Jun 2018244900 miC $60 | Add refrigerant | ||
| Jun 2020248000 miC $100 | Left rear wheel bearing was replaced. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 2008108000 miUS $279 | Front right wheel bearing. | ||
| Jun 2010125000 miUS $221 | Crank Sensor - Vehicle would die randomly, and would usually restart immediately or after a few minutes. | ||
| Jan 2011137000 miUS $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. 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 2012147000 miUS $400 | Oil leak valve cover gaskets and pan gasket. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| May 2014100300 miUS $800 | It was a problem with the ignition and the key not talking to each other. | ||
2002 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn VUE in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2016194000 miUS $450 | Replaced all four wheel bearings with new bearings guaranteed for 10 years. Replaced sway bar links Replaced front struts and rear shocks | ||
| Saturn VUE in California, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014198000 miUS $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! | ||
| Saturn VUE in Ohio, United States Aug 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015398000 miUS $69 | Rear wheel hub replaced drivers side. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - May 2014 | |||
| Aug 2012120700 mi | The brake light, service light, and abs light come on randomly. This happens when the outside temperature is above 100 degrees. Of course, when the vehicle is taken in, it will not repeat the symptoms. Mechanically the brakes are good. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014131000 miUS $250 | Wheel Bearing | ||
| Saturn VUE in Saskatchewan, Canada Aug 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012106640 mi | Broken clutch interlock switch (clutch safety switch). A/C delco replacement part was $9.99 and repair time was 20 seconds once I found the problem. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Michigan, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Apr 201287700 miUS $450 | rear wheel bearing both sides replaced | ||
| Saturn VUE in California, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011116000 mi | 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. | ||
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