Used 2002 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Don't buy one
kevin, 01/22/2009
Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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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.
Cheap and Unreliable
Clo, 08/27/2005
Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Fuel gauge problems, replaced brake rotors twice, electrical failure, deffective coolant cap burst on the road, now we have transmission problems. Wish we could replace the car now but we owe almost as much as the trade in value. The day this car comes off warranty is the day we trade it in. We try to buy American, but this car has shaken our confidence in American cars.
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Saturn is now GM
Va Gator, 08/14/2003
Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Sorry to say Saturn has finally sold out and is now just GM junk. In the first year in the shop for 3 warranty items. Cracked A/C condensation pan that leaked on carpet. Bad thermostat, and when the dealer fixed they failed to reseal the radiatior hose. Warped disk rotors at 11000 miles!! Most Jiffy Lube can change the oil because they need a special tool only a Saturn dealer has. Very loud road noise and a wind whistle that sounds like a bee in your ear. What a shame, my prior Saturn was super, but I will not be fooled a second time.
Not bad, but not for the long run
Joe, 08/01/2004
Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I broke one of my cardinal rules and bought a new vehicle in its first model year. I've paid for that. We've had the standard '02 Vue problems (AC condensation ruining the carpet on the passenger side, rear wiper fluid everywhere but on the glass) and a few new ones (inaccurate fuel gauge-Shell gas?) but overall it has been fairly reliable. It's just too small for more than 4 people, whether they are infants or adults. Haven't tested the legedary Saturn safety features (and hope I don't have too) but can't help feeling I paid too much for what I got.
Great Car for the Money
Bob Hernandez, 06/17/2002
Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I purchased the vehicle in May and since then I've been extremely happy with the suv. I looked into several other competing vehicles (Ford Escape, Hyundai Santa Fe and the Honda CRV), but nothing really came close to the price. You get the best bang for you buck and the sales people we're extremely helpful and friendly. I love the power, but on a quick take off it, the rpm's rev up quite a bit. Overall I highly recommend the Vue especially since not to many people drive it since it's new. It's a great feeling being the only Saturn Vue on the road when you see at least 10-15 CRV's and Escapes all over the place.