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Runs good has minor issues
Sam, 01/13/2017
2004 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
56 of 58 people found this review helpful
I'm giving this review because even though this is an older car there are still a few out there. It was once said this has a Honda engine and transmission but everything else is Saturn (GM), I find that to be true. Mine is at around 160,000 miles and still running strong. That being said I have replaced the AC 3 times, one of my wheel bearings has been replaced, the plastic near the back door fell off but I screwed it back on because it's plastic. The seat on the driver's side has a tear in it from getting in and out of the car and the heater for this driver seat does not work. The blinker works most of the time but when it doesn't I need to wiggle the hazard light button. Once we took this car to the drive-in and in order to have the car on without lights we needed to turn it off pull the e-brake turn it back on but then we also needed to remove the interior lights in the front which broke the plastic cover. The rear-view mirror is loose so I need to readjust it when I go over a heavy bump, the paint on the plastic Dash inside the car is peeling off and the defroster on the back window is not working anymore. But hey it's got a Honda engine and transmission so with a roll of duct tape I might be able to go for a while still.
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Vue Review 4U
Fall04Vue, 09/07/2007
2004 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Got an awesome deal on the Vue! Was dealer driven and bought it w/4000 miles and received all the new car discounts plus the extended 100,000 mile warranty. Have had to take it for minor parts repaired that were covered under the warranty. Previous vehicle was a S10 Blazer. Honda engine and 6 cyclinder has good get up & go. Drives great in MN winters. Plenty of room to cart around others and equipment.
Last GM junk that I buy
Greg R. Hess, 03/14/2008
2004 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I purchased this nice looking suv with high hopes. Only to be disappointed once again by GM. This will be the last time I get burned by them. I have replaced a front left hub-wheel bearing that cost $455 and ever since 48,000 miles there has been a rumbling noise from under the hood and under neath the center of the suv. The dealership mechanic say's that there are nothing mechanical to explain these noises! So I guess I have to be satisfied with paying $30,000 and having a problematic car. Unbelieveable! The big three wonder why the public is switching over to imports. They have lousy warranties, until of late but I bet there's a lot of red tape one goes through to have anything done!
Finally
CHRISTINEL, 11/01/2003
2004 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Looked at the 03 and wasn't as impressed with as I am the 04. The interior is much nicer better fit and finish. V6 Much quieter and the handling is great. Would tell anyone to look at the 04s. Huge improvements!!
I must be lucky
Slick, 04/23/2008
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
I was surprised to read so many negative reviews about the Vue both from owners and the press. Bought new (w/ heavy incentives) for <$20k & owned for 4 years. No service issues at all, other than rear suspension recall. I avg. 20 mpg city & 26-28 mpg hwy. Pros: crisp exterior styling, 17" wheels, roomy/comfortable interior, agile handling, excellent power, dent- resistant polymer panels, great fuel economy, buttery-smooth Honda engine/transmission Cons: cheap-looking interior, wind/road noise, sometimes bouncy ride, a few squeaks & rattles, lots of nooks & crannies make washing a pain All in all, it's been a great car nimble yet roomy, fun-to-drive, and economical.
Safe and Reliable
Chrystal, 05/08/2019
2004 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought the car in 2014 and it was already 10yrs old with 138k miles. She has great control in snowy/icy conditions, and is a very roomy family vehicle. Never had any issues until I was involved in a 5 car hit and run. Both of my children were in the car, but the car looked like it had only been in a fender- bender. Initially, I replaced the rear axle ($500), but ultimately had to replace the engine (roughly $2k). The only issue was most mechanics wouldn't work on it due to the complicated engine. If i had to do it all over again, I'd purchase this vehicle again in a heartbeat!
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Wonderful SUV
swatwife, 04/09/2012
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2004 Saturn Vue in 2009. It has been a wonderful vehicle to drive! Always very reliable, roomy, great for hauling and an overall pleasant ride.
Exceptional value
soccerdad, 06/30/2008
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We purchased this used car while looking for a used minivan and just could not bring ourselves to admit we were in that stage of our life. So, Saturn Vue to the rescue. We really like this car and with the addition of the best tires we coud get, this car has met all of our needs. It drives great and compares nicely to minivans. The 3.5L V6 is very impressive and does good at the pump for an SUV. 20 to 24 in mixed driving. got 28 once on a long interstate only trip. Hit a deer once and was very happy my famly was in this car. Damage was one headlight to replace. What a relief! Safety and value. Seems to perform better than SUVs and minivans in its price range, without giving up much.
Gotta love this car
yougie12345, 08/18/2013
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
mom bought this car two years old with 26000 miles on it. it now has 105000 on it and still runs great. since she has given it to me and the only thing i ever have to do with it is put gas in it, and it really does pretty well around town on gas (26ish) since we have owned it she has had to put breaks on it and new tires. thats it :) overall a great car, good job saturn
CRV Killer
bobl, 11/20/2007
2004 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Having worked at Honda dealers for 18 years, when I decided to buy an SUV I naturally looked at the CRV and Pilot. The Pilot was too expensive and bigger than what I wanted and the CRV seemed underpowered to me. I looked at Nissan and Toyota but didn't find anything that was comfortable, reasonably priced and had some power. I read that the Saturn vue V6 was powered by a Honda 3.5 liter engine which I was familiar with as it is the same engine in the Odessy and Pilot. It only took one test drive for me to fall in love with this SUV. I have been driving mine now for over four years and just love it. I am a large guy and I am very comfortable on short or long drives.
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