2009 Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2009

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2009 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

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2009 Saturn VUE electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Saturn VUE

Engine not specified

47000 mi

US $400
Gas gauge system failure 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

US $99 Windshield wiper would not squirt fluid. It was a blown fuse. Wipers worked, but squirter did not. 
98000 mi

US $273
All of a sudden car would not start- could not jump it. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

26000 mi Temperature sensor reading incorrectly. Stuck on 55 degrees. 
42000 mi TPMS light is on, but can't be reset 
32100 mi Dash Board went crazy, dash board inoperable. Replaced dash board. 
68000 mi

US $1100
Car was becoming more difficult to start. Dropped of at dealer; car would not start after parked. Jumped the battery for diagnostics and replaced with a new battery. 
86000 mi

US $2500
Passenger side doors would not unlock. Door lock actuators were replaced on both passenger doors. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

93000 mi

US $64
replace both headlight bulbs ~0.5hrs per side 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

222-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

39300 mi

US $185
drivers side passenger door needed a new actuator. When you depressed the unlock in the car or on key chain, door would not unlock. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD

149000 mi

US $1500
Driving belt broke. The dealer claims it was because of the compressor. The compressor got stuck and broke the belt. So, they changed the compressor for the 2nd time in the life of the car. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

87000 mi

US $60
A/C needed refridgerant 
120000 mi

US $200
blower motor not working for ventilation 
55300 mi Heated seats & wiper pump do not work. Dealer found nothing wrong but they won't work. Update: later fixed washer pump myself. 
42000 mi Heated seat never fixed. 
44000 mi service indicator lights come on after car has been running and do not go off after engine is stopped and restarted. also AC is not blowing cool air. dealer could find no current diagnostic codes only past history codes but did not check. service indicator lights come on after car has been running and do not go off after engine is stopped and restarted. also AC is not blowing cool air. dealer could find no current diagnostic codes only past history codes but did not check. 

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2009 Saturn VUE 4-door

Engine not specified

2480 mi Tire monitoring system not functional. Reset was done. 
7440 mi light came on for tire pressure sensors - when dealer put on winter tires they did not correctly reprogram for this 

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2009 Saturn VUE Electrical Problems

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