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Saturn Vue stinks Don't Buy One!
Crystal Cooper, 07/09/2005
2002 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is what I have had to repair in the first 3 years of my ownership! Most of the major things it happened oddly enough AFTER the warranty ran out! 1. new vehicle 1/31/02 2. panel trim replaced(shifter) 7/26/02 3. 1/08/03 Wipers stopped working. 4. 8/30/03 Transaxle oil cooler repaired 5. 1/29/04 Thermostat gasket replaced 6. 2/16/04 Shift housing indicator replaced 7. 7/10/04 Window channel replaced(inoperable power windows) 8. 8/26/04 Brakes worn out (32,000 miles) 9. 10/02/04 front seat cover replaced(excessive wear) 10. 2/12/05 replace rear lateral link(recall, rear wheel could fall off) 11. Front wheel bearing hub 5/05 12. 7/9/05 Brake inspection(needs repair and resurface roto
Add my repair bills and I could have bought a Land Rover
threeninety, 08/08/2013
2002 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought this car new, since day one it's been a horrible money pit. Saturn found a way to get out of fixing anything under warrantee, I'm glad the brand is gone, GM shame on you. Sunroof has always leaked (I constantly am dealing with the drains), interior has always been moldy as a result. Fixed the transmission twice, in fact fixed just about everything twice. Car has stranded my wife and toddlers on several occasions. Worst car I have ever had, regret even buying any Saturn or modern day GM product. I'll never own a Honda or import, so I'll try Dodge and Ford. Whomever was on the staff designing this POS should go back to school, or design scooters.
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Don't buy one
kevin, 01/22/2009
2002 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new, love the dealer hate the quality of the Vue. Here are just a few of the problems I've had over the years. Struts went bad at 500 miles, car had to be towed at 1000 miles would not start burrs in the fuel rail bad abs the breaks stink, both O2 sensors are bad, crank case sensor went bad, gas guage works when it feels like it same with turn signals. Engine control module went out when driving 70 mph lost all control of everything including power breaks and steering. My wife was locked in the car not once but twice (how is that possible)? Car lost all power while driving in Atlanta on way to Florida, went to dealer was charged $85 for bad connection happened again.
Very Practical, and Great Leg Room
kierj, 06/07/2002
2002 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I traded a perfectly good VW Jetta for the VUE and made the right choice. Maintenance costs are substantially lower on the Saturn. The dealerships are modern and clean, not like those aging Chevy and VW dealers. You feel a sense of honesty from the service personnel unlike some other places I used to take my VW.
So Far, So Good
Kansas City Driver, 06/14/2002
2002 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Saturn VUE with 4 cy., 5 speed is an excellent vehicle, looks great and makes you feel good driving it. Steering is sharp and precise and the suspension gives you good road feel with no shakes or pounding. Four cyl. has adequate power. Little slow in first and reverse, but good surge in second and third. Had not really planned on buying one, but saw it and when the salesman explained the special offer with options could not say no. Right at $17K loaded. Few minor distractions, but no big deal. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a small SUV. Best looking one out there.