| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 229 repairs.
2004 Saturn VUE other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 12 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 | Seat belts locked. |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 95000 mi | The rear hatch latches and stays closed, but does not lock. |
| 48000 mi | The strut assemblies for the rear gate need to be replaced, as they were barely supporting the gate. The parts were ordered. |
| 49000 mi | Problem noted in Jan 2009 was fixed - replaced struts for rear gate. |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 72900 mi US $28 |
replaced worn liftgate support |
| 70000 mi US $396 |
Rear windshield wiper assembly had to be replaced |
2004 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 68000 mi US $1500 |
brkes, incl pads,rotors and calipers (front only) rear-ok. |
| 35000 mi US $750 |
new tires-goodyear triple treads |
| 150000 mi | Rear hatch struts had completely collapsed. Ordered parts on Amazon, received in 2 days and installed in 15 minutes. |
2004 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 77000 mi | Frame snapped near right rear wheel when bolts snapped. It needs a k frame which cannot be located in Vermont. If the part can be found, the repair estimate is about $3,000. Update: sold for parts. |
2004 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 41000 mi US $300 |
Hood latch cable broke; original dealer where purchased (used) had offered to fix, but new job prevented trip. When battery died and I couldn't open the hood, a tow-in and paid repair to the local dealer was necessary. |
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