2002 Saturn VUE AWD V6 review from North America

7573 miles: knock sensor faulty and replaced

7573 miles: replaced radiator drain plug that leaked

8980 miles: rear window washer hose was kinked and required correction

11993 miles:gas gauge sending unit faulty

15365 miles: fuel sensor replaced

18461 miles: mass airflow sensor faulty and replaced

22993 miles: steering restraint coil faulty and replaced. Evaporator vent solenoid failed and was replaced.

24108 miles: steering shaft clicked and required lubrication

29811 miles: HVAC filter was clogged and required replacement

44978 miles: rear lateral link assemblies replaced after mfr. recall

48159 miles: thermostat faulty and

required replacement

49941 miles: front end steering required link and torsion bar replacement to correct noises when turning a slow speeds. This was considered a defective part.

52000 miles: front left strut is faulty and requires replacement.

There have been many electrical sensor failures.

The suspension and steering on this Vue has been a constant issue. Recalls for replacement of parts and oil poured into the molded wells above the strut assemblies suggest problems that go beyond normal wear. The service shop poured oil in the depressions where the struts assembly nuts are tightened and explained that this was to "lubricate" them. This homemade repair suggests that there are problems with the design or manufacturing of these and why one requires replacement at 50,000 miles.