2004 Saturn VUE review from North America
"Piece of junk!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had this car for 3 years (less than 36000 miles), and it has been in the shop 7 times for serious problems.
Today it is being towed in for its 8th stay in the shop. This will be the third time this vehicle has left me stranded.
The engine lights come on and I lose all power to the engine. This time I was able to get it to crawl (15mph) 5 miles home.
General comments?
I purchased the extended warranty (thank goodness). Unfortunately, no one at the dealer bothered to register that warranty. Thankfully I was good enough to provide THEM a copy when they told me LAST week that the bad wheel bearings would not be covered.
The folks in service are courteous and helpful, it is a shame the rest of the company is so disorganized and the cars so pitiful.
If I were looking to buy a car again (which I am, and soon), I would not, and will not get a Saturn. They could offer me a free car, and I think it just wouldn't be enough incentive for me.
I have put up with so much from this vehicle; I felt I just needed to warn others before they make the same mistake I have.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2007 |