Used 2002 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Never Again!
CronkM, 04/12/2004
Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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My problems started about two months after my purchase with a minor problem. From there, I had a problem about every one or two months. I have had it in the shop nine times in the past year and a half for warranty work. I have had the same problem four different times in two different instances--the SES light and the front suspension system. Just this past weekend, both went bad again. I have notified Saturn customer service and the only thing I received for the bad quality of my car was a free monthly payment.
02 Saturn Vue
dqpryor, 01/23/2009
Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Certainly had some first year bugs (windshield not set correctly, computer had glitches, etc.) but it's been a very functional vehicle. We got a lot of utility out of it.
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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.
Won't buy this ever again....
Nicole0429, 06/26/2004
Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This car has been back in the shop so many times, that i lost count! I've replaced so many sensors...and the gasket on the intake manifold already let go! Also, i had to replace the windshield fluid sprayers twice!!!! I definately won't be going back to a Saturn!!!
Make sure they are New
5th Time the Charm, 04/02/2009
Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
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5 time Saturn owner looking for a truck. Found a loaded '02 VUE off of a 3 year lease with 24K miles. Everything was great until 50K. Then it was new tires, brakes, cam positioning sensor, front strut mounts and a gremlin in the electrical system. 72K saw new catalytic converter, front strut bushings (sounded like there was a metal on metal grind from the front end, must have been the mounts again) and brakes, again. All covered under warranty. 85K saw new shocks, struts, tires, center support bearing for rear drive, 3 wheel bearings and to top it off a bad ECM! Truck was great when it ran. Solid power, stable and comfortable. Make sure you have a warranty. When it expires, dump it.