2002 Saturn VUE FWD review from North America
"Brutal"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ignition module, radiator, steering wheel squeal, transmission.
General comments?
STAY AWAY. The transmission costs 6K to fix at the dealership and 3K (not including labour) at your local shop. The CVT transmission is troublesome to the point that the car is not worth the amount it will cost to fix. We like the size, style and room, but service costs FAR outweigh any value the car may have.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 12th October, 2009 |