The Lemon IndexAll cars · Saturn Vue · 2003
2003 Saturn Vue. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,257 and 28,000 miles. Median 13,400, from 132 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 44% |
| Suspension | 18% |
| Electrical | 15% |
| Engine | 14% |
| Steering | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
14V490000 Aug 2014 Electrical System / Ignition
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.
Risk. 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 occup
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 began in October 2014. Owners may contact Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14506. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operato
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Timing chain failure | 2006 | 2006 |
| Closed | Rear suspension toe control link | 2004 | 2004 |
Manufacturer communications 508
Saturn filed 508 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Subject regarding starter remaining engaged after engine start up and/or electrical…
- Fuel gauge is displaying a false low reading or stuck on empty
- Subject regarding powertrain vibration at idle with the air conditioner on and transmission in…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 20 / 26 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4Wheel or AWD | 18 / 24 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | FWD | 17 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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