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2004 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (31%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
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 229 repairs.
2004 Saturn VUE electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| 56000 mi | Air conditioning did not work. |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 112000 mi US $375 |
Lock on trunk. AC knob broke. |
| 134000 mi US $100 |
Also, charged AC system, was not cool anymore. |
| 155000 mi US $80 |
AC needed recharging, when it was serviced last year, GoodYear, put in leak detector and did not remove it and recharge ac correctly,. Therefore AC was not working optimally. AC works better, but will need to be evacuated and recharged. |
| 158000 mi US $1400 |
Compressor and other major parts of ac were bad. Replaced parts working great but it was expensive. |
| 179000 mi US $200 |
Starter failed |
| 79000 mi | Driver side seat heater quit and interior back light never worked. |
| 109000 mi | The left passenger door does not lock electrically, only manually. |
| 35000 mi | Replace seat heater element |
| 156000 mi US $60 |
Changed headlights |
| 18 mi | Squeaking coming from steering wheel housing. Some rubbing with a harness for a component (airbag) observed. Problem fixed. |
| 77400 mi | The starter motor needed to be replaced. The old one was getting very noisy and, on occasion, more difficult to stat. Repair scheduled with regular service. |
| 95000 mi US $720 |
Leaking AC system. |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $172 |
replaced 'sir coil' (air bag part) |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
Replaced hatch gas cylinders |
| 76000 mi US $200 |
Replaced driver side seat heater |
| 100000 mi | Seat heater not working when sold. |
| 132000 mi US $368 |
Negative battery cable was replaced due to frayed top end and low signal coming from the battery as a result. Low coolant level sensor was old and needed replacement. It was built in to the reservoir so the whole thing was replaced. |
| 35000 mi US $118 |
One battery cable came apart. Shorted out, drained the battery and blew some fuses. Able to do replacements myself. |
| 89000 mi US $20 |
noises when ac on |
| 90000 mi US $1500 |
replaced noisy compressor, a/c clutch, expansion valve, accumulator assy. |
| 72000 mi US $550 |
Heat only blows warm on the hottest setting. Replaced Thermostat, flushed coolant, and replaced heatercore. Problem still exists. |
| 89700 mi US $35 |
Replaced turn signal multi finction switch. Symptom - turn signals would sound when not in use. |
| 56000 mi US $100 |
Rear windshield wiper motor was replaced. The heater/air conditioning dial broke for the third time. Was unable to drive because the heat would not turn on during northeast winter. |
| 59000 mi US $495 |
Windshield wiper sensor replaced |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 CVT FWD
| 118000 mi US $600 |
a/c compressor went out, ordered replacement kit online for $399, labor $200 |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 53000 mi US $30 |
The power mirror switch popped out randomly while driving and could not be repaired. |
| 60000 mi US $200 |
The ac condenser leaks. |
| 77800 mi US $80 |
Center brake lights not working. Repaired chafed wiring between body and rear hatch. |
| 158000 mi US $459 |
Starter/generator. Replaced then battery light would not go out. Turned out to be a faulty replacement starter. |
| 156300 mi US $1000 |
Replaced ac evaporator, receiver drier, heater core, and expansion valve |
| 108000 mi US $125 |
Original Delco battery finally died. Replaced with ProStart battery from PepBoys. |
| 60000 mi US $350 |
Rear Wiper motor didn't work. |
| 72000 mi US $50 |
Drained evap condensor. |
2004 Saturn VUE 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 27000 mi US $35 |
Air bag sensor module |
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