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Do not buy this car!! I have a 2003 vue fwd 4 cyl. It is junk! I have been to the repair shop 4 times and the transmission problem still exist. This is a lemon vehicle!
Warning---do not buy!
I have a 2002 FWD Vue and have had more problems then I could have ever imagined.
1. Cruse control didn’t work the day I bought it.
2. Windshield rattles
3. Actually too many rattles to even list
4. A/C fan died
5. A/C coolant leaked out, replaced hose
6. A/C makes whistling noise
7. Replaced struts
8. Loose front axle nuts
9. Left front window doesn’t always go up
10. Door handle gaskets are falling off
11. Front end squeaks
12. Steering wheels grinds
13. Creaking sound from rear of car
14. Creaking sound from front end (they match!)
15. Change oil light comes on all the time (or should I change the oil every 50 miles!)
16. Dealer told me not to get roof racks because bolts will strip
17. Etc., etc., etc……………
The cars workmanship is the worst I’ve ever seen and a Nissan dealer would not
take it in trade! The car only has 24,000 miles on it. I would love to just stop
making the payments and leave at the dealer, but that would give Saturn the
opportunity to stick it to me twice.
WARNING! Don’t buy a car made in Tennessee…I should have guessed.
All Vue's have been recalled because of a rear suspension
problem. 8/5/2004.
Have a 03 VUE AWD V6, only had 1 problem with the steering column. Making a squeeky noise. Took it in to dealership and they replaced the steering column. no further problems. Runs great at 20,000 miles. Fun to drive. But the above comments scare me.
I am a 2-time Saturn owner (my first in 1997). I have a 2003 Saturn Vue with the vti transmission (I have owned it 11 months). It has 9500 miles on it.
The transmission was rebuilt at 4000 miles and 8000 miles. At that time the Service Manager told me until the engineers come up with a permanent solution, it was only a matter of time before it would break down again (probably within 4000 miles). Of course, now he, and the tech, who was present, are no longer working there.
I am about to pick up my car (3rd time in the shop for repairs). Yesterday, the car started stalling. At first it was when the car was just idling. It would take about 3 tries before it would start. Finally, trying to get home, two incidents happened. The first incident was the car stalled, made a grinding noise, and then froze up on the highway off-ramp. Cars were skidding to miss my 5-year daughter and I in the car. The second incident (a mile from my home), the car stalled while slowing down and making a left turn. Thank goodness no cars were in the intersection.
The Service Manager told me it was a loose connection making the car stall as well as the transmission grinding noise.
I discussed my transmission and performance reliability concerns today during a three-way call with the District Representative from Saturn and the Service Manager (SM). During the conversation, the SM stated that 1) very few Saturn Vues have ever had transmission problems, 2) there was never a recall (I corrected him that I had the letter on the voluntary recall), and 3) vti transmissions that have been repaired once, don't come back in a second time once the transmission has been fixed. I asked him how he explained my transmission. He said yes, there was a problem there, but it was rare.
It was enlightening to see I was not alone, but now I am mad that they acted as if I was one of very few. jmc_ecf@msn.com.
We have a 2002 Vue. It has been to the dealer quite a few times for the Service Engine soon light remaining on. Also the steering column moans when the wheel is turned. We intend to get this fixed. We really have not had any other problems. I guess we are fortunate.
2002 FWD Manual Saturn Vue. Bought it used with 42,000 miles. I am currently at 46,000 miles. The steering column started making a little noise, but went away. Whatever. The noise came back, more frequent. Hmm. Now (about 2 weeks later), I cannot turn the wheel any measure without a terrible grinding noise. I wondered if I was the only one with this problem, until reading the comments here.
I am taking the Vue in for servicing this Thursday. I have printed the list of comments relating to this problem, and will be discussing them with the dealer. This is quite obviously a manufacturer's default, and should be handled as such. I took a chance; the Vue looked cool, and I took a chance with Saturn. Needless to say, if I do not come out of this situation happy, it will be the last.
I unfortunately agree with the above. I have a 2003 AWD Vue. My steering column has grinded since day 1. My service engine soon since day 5. And now the rattling/squeaking from the rear. An absolute disaster of a car, and I too will be returning to any Toyota model that will take this off of my hands.
2003 Saturn Vue AWD 4cyl - I purchased in July 2003. Total lemon. All 4 wheel bearings needed replacement before 100K. Then had to replace both rear wheel bearings just after 100K warranty up at a cost of $1000. Now transmission needs replacement which will cost $9000 which I must pay out of my own pocket because warranty up, presently 124K. This leaves nothing but a sour taste of lemon in my mouth. TOTAL LEMON - I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone.
I bought a 2002 Saturn Vue little over a year ago. It now has 71000 miles on it. I never had a problem with it until now. Someone vandalized my car by pouring something into my engine. My insurance company replaced my engine as it was ruined, but my transmission broke at the same time my engine locked up... too peculiar for me. The mechanic and the insurance company got together and said that my tranmission is a sealed unit and nothing could have possibly entered my transmission. They said it must have just burned up at the same time. So I am stuck with this ridiculously priced transmission. I never had a problem at all until my engine locked while I was driving it which I believed ruined my transmission... Beware of transmission problems... They are way too expensive.
I am back for a second comment... This one is positive. I reported earlier than someone had placed a gritty subject in my engine and ruined the engine. The transmission failed at the same time and I was told that the substance in the engine could not have made it to the transmission. My insurance company agreed to finally pay for it after we met and discussed it. Low and behold, I found out today that the warranty is still in effect on my car and Saturn is going to honor the warranty and replace my transmission. This is a great satisfaction to me as they could have pawned this off on the insurance company, but Saturn stepped up and took responsibility for the problem. You can't beat that. Now for all of you foreign car purchasers, would Nissan or Toyota do that? I think not. Keep fixing the problems Saturn and I feel certain that you can make believers out of all of these complainers, you already have with this one... Good Job Saturn... I will be a repeat buyer...Shoot, I will even do a commercial for you... Heee Heeee...
I have owned my AWD V6 2002 Saturn VUE since October, 2004. It has just over 60K on it. I am experiencing several problems other owners have discussed on this site. My ABS light goes on and off, there is a squeaking/crunching noise when I turn and or go over small bumps (the dealer said they had fixed this), and it is out of alignment again.
The VUE has been a great family car and is decent to drive. But, I do not want to continue putting a lot of money into it. I would rather repair what is needed to make it safe and sell it. Can any one tell me about how much fixing the ABS would cost? I thought this might be a good place to ask since many of you have had these problems. Thanks!
2002 Saturn Vue AWD 6cyl.
I bought the car with 47,000 miles from a Honda Dealer used car lot. Highly recommend anyone buying a used VUE to go ahead and purchase an extended warranty. I didn't and would not make the same mistake again.
Shortly after buying car, the driver side rattle started. Lots of folks have this. Mine seems to be with the roof rack. I have all the creaks & groans from suspension & the rubber squeak from the steering column, also.
At 52000 miles, discovered damp floorboard on the driver side after 6 months of winter driving. Fix - lengthened drain lines for aftermarket sunroof to exit floorpan.
Repair - $235. Lots of time on my side trying to isolate source.
At 54000 miles - the dreaded Service Engine Soon light on & off. After $225 in diagnostics, Firestone reset on-board computer as the VUE was driving fine.
At 55000 miles - Service Engine Soon on again. This time, the car was having problems with acceleration. Throttle body required replacement. Original estimate was $1,000.
Saturn paid for part ($600) as it was replaced one-year earlier. I paid labor ($400).
One week later - Service Engine Soon on again. This time, the main engine wiring harness required replacement. $1,300 to repair this. I've seen this same problem in other forums including Saturnalia. Saturn is paying $500 & I'm paying $800 plus rental car expense.
Every car out there requires some repairs along the way.
Fortunately, I bought this crazy car for about $10,500.
However, I've put almost $2,000 dollars in repairs and waisted a lot of time at Avis renting a car. The car appears to be a reasonable value for those on a budget who needs AWD like I was. However, you may want to consider
paying a few thousand more and adding a year to the payments to buy a more expensive / reliable car.
Don't buy the 02-03 Saturn VUE!!! Check out an 04-07 if you must & get the Honda 3.5L V6 & it's associated tranny. I want to buy domestic, but this Saturn Vue has not been reliable. The Saturn dealer has been responsive and worked to give good customer service. Unfortuately, the factory gave them a couple of years 02-03 of bad product.
I've got a 2002 Vue (4 cyl manual) and I have 131,000 miles on it. I bought it used with 29,000 miles on it. I have had no real problems. I change the oil religiously, drive it reasonably (that doesn't mean slow, but I don't abuse it either), and I never wash it!
It has the original brakes... has some minor brake shudder, but it's done that for 100,000 miles. It uses no oil, gets 24 to 29 mpg... can't complain at all.
The interior is cheap, the seats stain easily, but for the money, it's hard to beat.
This is the first Saturn I've own, and only bought it because a good friend worked at the dealership and someone he knew traded it in. I have no doubt it'll brake 200,000 without a problem. Pretty good for a first model year vehicle!!!