2003 Saturn VUE AWD V6 from North America - Comments

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.

I totally agree with the poster re: the Saturn Vue. I have owned a 2002 Vue AWD V6 for two years. I bought it in 9/2006 with 48K miles and the first year was an ordeal. Fortunately, I bought the car at "trade in" value from a dealer. Now the car has 67K miles. I'm a very careful driver. I'm always afraid when I drive this car that something is going to break. I've spent $3000 in various repairs (above and beyond normal tires, brake work, alignment and oil changes). So far replacements include: Both front wheel bearings, entire engine wiring harness, throttle body, mass air flow module, sunroof drains and new compression springs in the intake manifold. Fortunately, I have a very limited commute and I really take it easy on this car. I had a 1997 Jeep Cherokee before and it was bulletproof other than one oil leak. Don't buy an 02-04 Vue. Buy a newer one or look for a better alternative like the Escape or Jeep products. You can avoid some tranny and suspension problems that way.