2002 Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2002

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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%)

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2002 Saturn VUE suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

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 
108000 mi

US $279
Front right wheel bearing. 
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 

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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 
398000 mi

US $69
Rear wheel hub replaced drivers side. 
87700 mi

US $450
rear wheel bearing both sides replaced 
131000 mi

US $250
Wheel Bearing 
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! 

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2002 Saturn VUE Suspension Problems

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