2004 SATURN VUE Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2004 SATURN VUE

2 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 SATURN VUE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10116691 |
NEW 2004 SATURN VUE(2WD) WITH 3.5 LITER V6, PURCHASED IN JULY 2004 1ST SYMPTOM: POOR FUEL EFFICIENCY 16MPG CITY INSTEAD OF 20MPG; WORSE DURING RAIN 22-24MPG HWY INSTEAD OF 28MPG; 19MPG OVERALL AVERAGE -DEALER RESPONSE NORMAL FOR FIRST 5K MILES, I'M NOW OVER 8K 2ND SYMPTOM: ENGINE BACKFIRES AFTER COLD START; WORSE DURING RAIN -DEALER RESPONSE NO TROUBLE FOUND, CHANGED OIL 3RD SYMPTOM: SLOW TO START WHEN PARKED ON SLIGHT UPWARD INCLINE -HAVEN'T NOTIFIED DEALER YET 4TH SYMPTOM: LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON BUT COOLANT LEVEL WAS OK -WILL BE TAKING IT IN TO DEALER I'M CONCERNED ABOUT TAKING IT IN FOR SERVICE AFTER READING SIMILAR REPORTS ON THIS VEHICLE AND NUMEROUS TALES OF POOR RESOLUTION. PLEASE NOTIFY OR POST ABOUT ANY NEW BULLETINS OR RESOLUTIONS THAT MAY BE HELPFUL.*AK
#10093256 |
I PURCHASED A 2004 SATURN VIEW, NEW, AUGUST 21, 2004. ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2004 I DROVE THROUGH WATER ON THE ROAD, ANKLE DEEP. THE ENGINE STOPPED, AND IT HAD TO BE TOWED. THE CAR HAD 2,000 MILES ON IT. THE MECHANIC WHO WAS SENT BY SATURN'S 800 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE NUMBER LOOKED AT THE CAR AND SAID I PROBABLY BURNED OUT THE ALTERNATOR BECAUSE IT'S ON THE BOTTOM. HE SAID THE PROBLEM WAS TO BE RECTIFIED ON THE 2005 MODEL. WHEN I CALLED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 9/20 THE SERVICE PERSON (EITHER JACOB OR BRIAN) I SPOKE TO SAID THAT THE AIR INTAKE, NEAR THE BOTTOM HAD SUCKED ROAD WATER INTO THE ENGINE AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE. IT WAS PROBABLY BECAUSE WHEN I DROVE THROUGH THE WATER IT CREATED A WAVE AND THE WAVE WATER WAS SUCKED INTO THE AIR INTAKE. THEY WOULDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS...

Other 2004 SATURN VUE Problem Areas

Electrical System 53 complaints Power Train 44 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 38 complaints Unknown Or Other 17 complaints Suspensionrear 16 complaints Suspension 14 complaints Air Bags 13 complaints Electrical Systemignition 13 complaints Steering 13 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 10 complaints Engine 8 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Structurebodyroof And Pillars 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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