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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%)

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2004 Saturn VUE electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (44%)

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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. 

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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. 

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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 

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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 

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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. 

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2004 Saturn VUE 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

27000 mi

US $35
Air bag sensor module 

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2004 Saturn VUE Electrical Problems

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