2003 Saturn VUE review from North America

Vehicle was purchased in June 2003.

Part of the "Appearance Package" began to come off the passenger rear door within the first month we had the car. We had it fixed and it began to do the same about a month later. We then had it serviced again and this time they had to "reposition" the front passenger door to keep it from happening again.

At about the one year mark of ownership, the air conditioner went out. We took it in and they said there was air in it.

During the winter of 2004/2005 fan speed 4 stopped working. We took it in July 8th, 2005, and are still waiting for the part to come in.

Also during the winter of 2004/2005 the electrical system went crazy. The interior lights would go on and off on their own accord. We took it in, they had it for 2 days before it was fixed.

A very comfortable ride except there is a lot of "road noise".

I love the size and height of it. It has nice tight steering, easy to park, and minimal blind spots. Body wise it is a great vehicle. Mechanically it is not up to par, especially for a GM product.

My major complaint is that we live in Minot, ND and have to drive all the way to Bismarck, ND to have our vehicle serviced. We have had to make the trip four times in less than 2 years. Obviously this is eating up my warranty! For compensation they initially offered us free oil changes, IN BISMARCK!! Then they were so kind as to give us a lovely gift card to Wal-Mart for a whopping $50 instead. Of course we took it, but it is obviously no sort of compensation for our troubles with the vehicle.