2002 SATURN VUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
220
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
93
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 SATURN VUE
The 2002 SATURN VUE has received a total of 220 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. 93 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (31 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (20 complaints), and Engine (16 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 SATURN VUE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 SATURN VUE, potentially affecting up to 202,482 vehicles.
Recall 14V490000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 202,155 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Consequence: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the key can be pulled out when the ignition is off. If it can, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and keys, free of charge. The recall...
View full details →Recall 01V386000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 327 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH REAR OUTER SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS THAT WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Consequence: IF THESE BOLTS WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED, THEY WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. IF AN ANCHORAGE FAILED IN A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 SATURN VUE
220 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 SATURN VUE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
CAR POWER SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING, UNABLE TO START AGAIN IN ANY TRAFFIC OR ROAD CONDITIONS TO MOVE CAR TO A SAFE AREA. FULL LOSS OF POWER UNEXPECTED, VEHICLE SIMPLY STOPS RUNNING. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 'USED' FROM A PRIVATE SELLER I SUSPECT WAS WELL AWARE OF THE SITUATION BUT DIDN'T EXPOSE IT. $2300 SPENT SO FAR WITH NO FINDINGS AS TO WHY THE PROBLEM OCCURS. ONLY AN ADDED 30 MILES TO THE ODOMETER SINCE PURCHASE. PRESENT READING IS 107,251.
CAR POWER SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING, UNABLE TO START AGAIN IN ANY TRAFFIC OR ROAD CONDITIONS TO MOVE CAR TO A SAFE AREA. FULL LOSS OF POWER UNEXPECTED, VEHICLE SIMPLY STOPS RUNNING. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 'USED' FROM A PRIVATE SELLER I SUSPECT WAS WELL AWARE OF THE SITUATION BUT DIDN'T EXPOSE IT. $2300 SPENT SO FAR WITH NO FINDINGS AS TO WHY THE PROBLEM OCCURS. ONLY AN ADDED 30 MILES TO THE ODOMETER SINCE PURCHASE. PRESENT READING IS 107,251.
CAR POWER SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING, UNABLE TO START AGAIN IN ANY TRAFFIC OR ROAD CONDITIONS TO MOVE CAR TO A SAFE AREA. FULL LOSS OF POWER UNEXPECTED, VEHICLE SIMPLY STOPS RUNNING. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 'USED' FROM A PRIVATE SELLER I SUSPECT WAS WELL AWARE OF THE SITUATION BUT DIDN'T EXPOSE IT. $2300 SPENT SO FAR WITH NO FINDINGS AS TO WHY THE PROBLEM OCCURS. ONLY AN ADDED 30 MILES TO THE ODOMETER SINCE PURCHASE. PRESENT READING IS 107,251.
AIR INTAKE THROTTLE IS FAULTY. MAKING THE ENGINE RUN ROUGH AND CAUSING OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION. *TR
THE IGNITION IS FAULT. THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHEN VEHICLE IS IN ON POSITION. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 SATURN VUE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 SATURN VUE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 SATURN VUE
General Motors, LLC has issued 93 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 SATURN VUE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
14506 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Ignition Key Removal
07251 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IGNITION CONTROL MODULE - REPLACE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L 4 CYLINDER (RPO L61 - VIN D) ENGINE. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
060730001 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM RIGHT HAND AXLE SEAL AREA. *TT
040730024A — POWER TRAIN
NO MOVEMENT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITH OR WITHOUT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1758, P1758, P1882, P0841, P0741, P0742. *MJ THIS BULLETIN REPLACED PREVIOUS 04-07-30-024. *TT
050309004 — SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
050730003 — POWER TRAIN
INTERMITTENT HESITATION DURING VEHICLE LAUNCH. *TT
030089032 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
RECREATIONAL AND DISABLED VEHICLE TOWING INFORMATION. *TT
040603007 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANK NO START, HARD START, STALLING, OR FRONT LAMPS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE SETTING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) - P0629, B2752, B3722, N3717, B2717, B2600, B2722. *TT
040604074 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) AND/OR REDUCED POWER LAMP ILLUMINATED, LIMITED THROTTLE RESPONSE FOLLOWING COLD ENGINE START UP, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0638. *TT
040604033 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH P0440 OR P0442 STORED. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS BULLETIN DATED 05/01/2004. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 SATURN VUE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SATURN VUE
- 2002 SATURN VUE (current)
- 2003 SATURN VUE — 872 complaints
- 2004 SATURN VUE — 360 complaints
- 2005 SATURN VUE — 215 complaints
- 2006 SATURN VUE — 433 complaints
- 2007 SATURN VUE — 417 complaints
Other SATURN Models
- SATURN ION — 5,467 total complaints
- SATURN SL — 2,891 total complaints
- SATURN AURA — 2,222 total complaints
- SATURN OUTLOOK — 1,939 total complaints
- SATURN LS — 1,885 total complaints
- SATURN SKY — 623 total complaints
- SATURN SC1 — 554 total complaints
- SATURN SC — 379 total complaints