2004 SATURN VUE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
360
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
43
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2004 SATURN VUE
The 2004 SATURN VUE has received a total of 360 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, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 43 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (53 complaints), Power Train (44 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (38 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 SATURN VUE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 SATURN VUE, potentially affecting up to 208,289 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 03V519000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 6,134 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5L V6 (L66) ENGINES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL RIM SIZE SPECIFICATIONS ON THE TIRE/CERTIFICATION LABEL ARE NOT CORRECT. THE PRINTED WHEEL RIM DESIGNATION SPECIFIED A 16-INCH WHEEL WHEN A...
Consequence: IF THE WHEEL RIM SIZE IS INCORRECTLY PRINTED ON A TIRE/CERTIFICATION LABEL, A SERVICE TECHNICIAN WHO SOLELY USES THE TIRE/CERTIFICATION LABEL FOR SERVICE INFORMATION MAY ATTEMPT TO REPLACE A DAMAGED WHEEL WITH AN INCORRECT WHEEL.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 SATURN VUE
360 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 SATURN VUE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the light on the instrument panel was abnormally dim. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface, the rear end of the vehicle was swaying from side to side. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound at start up, and it was difficult to remove the key from the ignition switch after turning off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the light on the instrument panel was abnormally dim. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface, the rear end of the vehicle was swaying from side to side. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound at start up, and it was difficult to remove the key from the ignition switch after turning off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
The ignition (key) has stopped working again after being recalled a few years ago, and being replaced. The key will not turn and start the car.
Transmission has Lube issues for Honda and TRANSGO HONDALK fixes that but requires several hours labor pulling transmission. Transmission and torque converter overheat causing failure. Mine overheated and stalled crossing traffic, wouldn't go into gear. Caused accident.
My Father's car key can be taken out of the ignition when it is not in the off position but his specific VIN is not listed as part of the recall.
Safety Rating for the 2004 SATURN VUE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 SATURN VUE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 SATURN VUE
General Motors, LLC has issued 43 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 SATURN VUE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
14506A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Ignition Key Removal
070729001 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MG3, M86 TRANSAXLE GRINDING/WHINING NOISE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, EXCESSIVE ENGAGEMENT OR DISENGAGEMENT EFFORT WHILE SHIFTING INTO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, WILL NOT SHIFT INTO EITHER 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. (REPLACE COMPLETE OUTPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY). *KB
060603005 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES)/MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND/OR ENGINE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *KB
050089014 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
UPDATED RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TOWING INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES. *EH
050308011 — SUSPENSION
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING PROPER DESIGN LEVEL AND TORQUE SPEC CHANGE FOR FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM. *TT
050847003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SVS WRENCH LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC B1372 SET AND DTCS U2105, U2106, AND/OR U2108 ALSO SET (ACTIVE OR IN HISTORY). *TT
040604061 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANK/NO START/EXTENDED CRANK (3 SECONDS OR GREATER) PRIOR TO VEHICLE START, DELAY INTO REVERSE, INOPERATIVE/INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF COMPONENTS AND/OR DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0621, P0300-P0306, P0571, P0112, P0629, P0693, U2105, U2108, U1088, AND U1096 IN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU). *TT
040604059 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANK, NO START OR EXTENDED CRANK PRIOR TO VEHICLE START OR INOPERATIVE, INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF COMPONENTS AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0112, P0646, P0629, P0693, AND P0571 IN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU). *TT
050842002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERIOR DOME LAMP WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED OR HORN SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY IN ALARM MODE. *EH
050730006 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE ENGINE SOON TELLTALE ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742. *EH
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 SATURN VUE
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2004 SATURN VUE.
Other Model Years of the SATURN VUE
- 2002 SATURN VUE — 220 complaints
- 2003 SATURN VUE — 872 complaints
- 2004 SATURN VUE (current)
- 2005 SATURN VUE — 215 complaints
- 2006 SATURN VUE — 433 complaints
- 2007 SATURN VUE — 417 complaints
- 2008 SATURN VUE — 572 complaints
- 2009 SATURN VUE — 171 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