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Saturn VUE Powertrain and Chassis Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2008 - 2010 Saturn VUE Reliability by Generation2008 - 2010 Saturn VUE
59.714285714286% Best 142% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Saturn VUE

Saturn VUE Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I have had the vehicle over one year now and have had absolutely no issues whatsoever. I have almost 26,000 Kilometers on the vehicle - 3 oil and filter changes (the next one is not due for about 2 months). full 2008 Saturn VUE review
2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
No problems at all in almost 20K miles, my 2004 Vue went 120K with only a fuel Tank sender problem. full 2008 Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Caution to prospecive buyers and current owners: we had a minor traffic accident that would have been $3000 to repair, but because the car and specific repair parts are no longer made, the car had to be totaled. It had been a great car reliable, dependable, with only one major repair to replace the air conditoning compressor in 4+ years we owned it. Very sad as it had been a good car and got decent gas milage.
It was a great car reliable, dependable, with only one major repair to replace the air conditoning compressor in 4+ years we owned it.
full 2007 Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
4-speed automatic FWD
Only one problem since purchase which was covered under warranty. full 2007 Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
So far, I have never had it break down on me. I have driven it to North Carolina and back, driven it to work 5 days a week 66 miles round trip. full 2007 Saturn VUE review
2006 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
This has been as reliable a car as I have ever owned. At 100,000 miles it was still on all original parts except brake pads, wipers, tires and one rear wheel bearing. full 2006 Saturn VUE review
2006 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I have owned it for 16 months and have put 20K miles on it, with no problems at all. Sweet engine. full 2006 Saturn VUE review
2006 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I owned my last Vue brand new, I only put a wheel bearing into it after 5 1/2 years. I loved that truck due to its excellent record. full 2006 Saturn VUE review
2006 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
I have 98,000 miles on the car and have only had one repair, a bad rear wheel bearing covered under warranty. It starts and runs every time I need it. full 2006 Saturn VUE review
2005 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
It has a Honda drive train. full 2005 Saturn VUE review
Saturn VUE Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 4dr SUV 181-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
We had a safety issue with the engine that it would lurch forward at stopligths or intersections. full 2003 Saturn VUE review
Saturn VUE Reliability And Durability: Neutral
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
This vehicle has been a great purchase. Over the last 50-80K miles there has been very few maintenance issues, and the Vue has never left us stranded. full 2006 Saturn VUE review