Used 2003 Saturn VUE Consumer Reviews
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Great little SUV
Ian, 04/06/2009
2003 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car was even more than we thought it would be. We bought this to replace our gas guzzling Crown Vic, and we have loved it ever since. Our model is a standard transmission, so I find it is actually quite peppy for a 4 cylinder. It doesn't really ride that well, but you can't beat that the car as 145,000 miles and it's still going strong. I also find that the fuel economy is great, usually a typical 27 MPG combined. A standard changes everything about a car, so when people say the 4 cylinder (which is NOT a V4...those don't exist) is sluggish, you can guess that theirs is an automatic. My only gripe is that it isn't great in the snow, but four snows fixed that in a jiffy!
LEMON!
Aimee Steven Perry, 09/08/2010
2003 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Vue in March of 2008, the first weekend driving it the axle broke going up the steepest hill in our city. We were rolling backwards and could not stop, cost of repair 800. The next thing to go was in October of 2008, the BCM blew, the car would not start. Saturn told us it was not under warranty and not sure why it broke the repair would be $2000 Then the exhaust manifold cracked not only once but twice, cost of that $1000, when we replaced that we found that the bearings all needed to be replaced Dec 09.Most recent, our car stopped dead in traffic, we had to push if off the road, the car is not getting gas so it stalls unless you keep your foot on the gas.
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Great SUV; some problems
Saturn lover, 04/18/2010
2003 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the VUE new in September of 2003 and have loved it. I've always had good gas mileage and it has always been dependable. After owning it 6 years I finally had to replace the battery (replaced the tires at 5 years). The only major problem I've had was an electrical short that cost me $1000 to fix. I first took to a Saturn dealer in December and they tried but obviously did not have anymore experienced mechanics. I finally took to my local GM dealer (Chevrolet) and it took a couple of trips but their mechanic knew what he was doing! It still runs great and this is the 3rd Saturn I've owned and I would buy another if Saturns weren't being phased out!
Absolutely Horrible
Jeb, 05/11/2010
2003 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought our's used at 80,000 miles. The transmission blew at 88,000 miles. After a long fight with Saturn I got them to cover half of the $5000.00 repair. The transmission just blew again....lasted 100,000 miles this time. We did not get any benefit from the class action lawsuit that Saturn settled because our mileage exceeded the settlement, but basically the settlement claims Saturn knew that they were producing bad transmissions that blow around 80000 miles. They of course deny it. I also replaced multiple ball bearings. Horrible. Cheap. Worthless.
V6 VUE ... affair to remember
gehe, 03/12/2003
2003 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
-Thoroughly researched a new vehicle and never considered a Saturn. Now I am a Saturn fan and VUE fan. (Even toured the factory in Spring Hill, TN) -It has been everything I thought it would be and more. Each trip feels like a treat. -The V6 is smooth and powerful. The AWD should read AWESOME DRIVE. -The step in height is "butt" perfect. You just slide in side ways. No ups and downs. The 'tinted' windows look crystal clear viewed from within. The Cruise Control is intelligent and allows for acceleration and braking without resetting. -The electric steering is the best. Heavier at high speeds and 'finger light' at low. -Go buy one !!