2002 SATURN VUE Unknown Or Other Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 2002 SATURN VUE
5 unknown or other complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 SATURN VUE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
THE IGNITION IS FAULT. THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHEN VEHICLE IS IN ON POSITION. *TR
STARTED THE CAR, TURNED AROUND IN MY DRIVEWAY AND STARTED PULLING OUT ONTO THE ROAD, VEHICLE JUST STALLED AND REFUSED TO START AGAIN, ENGINE CRACKS AND TURNS OVER BUT WONT START. THANK GOD THERE WASNT ANY TRAFFIC OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN T BONED. I WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE VEHICLE BACK OFFF THE ROAD. VEHICLE STILL WONT START
I HAD MY 100,000 SERVICE PERFORMED ON MY CAR(2002 SATURN VUE) AND SIX MONTHS LATER (LESS THEN 5,000 MILES) MY TIMING BELT BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65MPH. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS DUE TO A "POSSIBLE OIL LEAK" OR BECAUSE I HADN'T HAD MY OIL CHANGED SINCE MY LAST SERVICE AND SLUDGE HAD POSSIBLE BUILT UP IN THE ENGINE. WHILE RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, I NOTED THAT MANY OTHERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SATURN L SERIES AND A FEW VUES. I WAS TOLD TO REPAIR THE TIMING CHAIN, CYLINDER HEAD, AND GASKETS WOULD COST $2600 OR I COULD REPLACE THE ENGINE (NOT SURE OF THE COST OF A USED ENGINE AT THIS POINT). *TR
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ROOF RACK IS ATTACHED VIA A CUSTOMER/DEALER INSTALLED STUD THAT REPLACES THE FACTORY INSTALLED MOUNTING SCREW. THE STUD IS RUSTING AND DOES NOT REMAIN TIGHT AFTER RACK AND CARGO BOX USAGE. EITHER THE RUST OR THE LACK OF TIGHTNESS WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO CARGO BOX AND RACK BEING TORN FROM ROOF DURING TRAVEL. THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY FOR A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK
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ROOF RACK IS ATTACHED VIA A CUSTOMER/DEALER INSTALLED STUD THAT REPLACES THE FACTORY INSTALLED MOUNTING SCREW. THE STUD IS RUSTING AND DOES NOT REMAIN TIGHT AFTER RACK AND CARGO BOX USAGE. EITHER THE RUST OR THE LACK OF TIGHTNESS WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO CARGO BOX AND RACK BEING TORN FROM ROOF DURING TRAVEL. THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY FOR A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK
Other 2002 SATURN VUE Problem Areas
Electrical System
31 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
20 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlsprings
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint