2003 Saturn VUE AWD review from North America
"Avoid it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
14,288 miles, replaced rear drum, limited slip differential, warranty.
18,168 miles, link, torsion bar, both replaced, warranty.
19,746 miles. replaced left bearing and hub assembly in rear wheel, warranty.
27,191 miles, replaced motor fan blower, warranty.
63,436 miles, replaced sway bar end links and right front strut, $626.06.
63,661 miles, replaced heater in driver seat, $219.63.
66,274 miles, replaced ignition cylinder and key, $165.25.
73,347 miles, replaced rear wiper motor, $271.88.
77,417 miles, replaced A/C blower motor, $310.09.
84,181 miles, replaced rear drum slip differential, $1,249.99.
TOTAL: $2,842.90.
Yellow "Service Engine Soon" light came on this morning and we will see what that will bring.
General comments?
Unreliable. Too many mechanical flaws. Would not buy Saturn again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 5th January, 2009 |