2003 Saturn VUE AWD V6 review from North America

Windshield washer fluid froze in cold weather. Had pumps replaced and it worked for a year. Owned car a total of five years

Crank position control sensor went out at 4 years.

Computer module went out and was replaced

Emissions problem (not sure exact issue) but was fixed.

Service engine light constantly on and off. Light was on for approximately the last year.

Fuel gauge started to constantly show the wrong level.

Thermostat went out.

Sway bars and other items were broken. Rattling noise from underneath Something wrong with suspension. There were other issues too like a slow oil leak and some other ones.

Unfortunately these are all common problems after doing some research. Never was offered a loaner except for the recall. A five year old car shouldn't have this many issues, I did all maintenance and drive my car responsibly, no slamming on brakes, etc.

It was comfy and a good car until the problems started. Unfortunately Saturn has changed from the company it used to be and has turned into another outlet for GM.

I never had any problems in the snow like some others had.

I decided to trade it in to avoid any more issues. I need a reliable car for work. The resale value on this car is horrible. Ironically the Saturn dealership was located next to a Honda Dealership. If I had bought a CRV the resale value would have been considerably more and I would have spent less in repairs.

I had some issues with the Saturn SC1 I owned before I upgraded to the Vue.

I downgraded to a car to get better gas mileage and now own a Toyota. I'm in MI too home of the UAW, but GM/Saturn need to seriously work on quality issues.