2004 Saturn VUE Review
Price Estimate: $750 - $1,261





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Strong V6, large doors ease entry/exit, spacious cabin, comfortable ride, excellent crash test scores, good fuel economy.
Cons
- Bland interior, low-grade plastics, inconsistent build quality, noisy four-cylinder, vague steering.
What’s new
A new 3.5-liter V6 replaces the previous 3.0-liter unit. Larger 17-inch wheels and tires are now standard on the V6 AWD model and optional on the front-wheel-drive version. Antilock brakes are standard on all V6 models. The interior has been upgraded to reduce noise and now incorporates metallic and leather trim. The front seats now have seatbelt pre-tensioners and dual-stage front airbags. New entertainment choices include MP3-compatible CD players, satellite radio and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system (late availability).
Edmunds says
A well-thought-out and capable mini sport-ute, the Vue's unimpressive interior and sloppy steering keep it from challenging the class leaders in this segment.
For sale nearby
19 listings
- 113,409 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 17 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Milaca Motors (186 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Heated seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
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Located in Milaca, MN
Our 2004 Saturn VUE V6 AWD in Silver Metallic is ready to go for you! Powered by a 3.5 Liter V6 that generates 257hp matched with a 5 Speed Automatic ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5GZCZ63494S846950
Stock: 846950
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-11-2024- 134,609 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 17 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Sunshine Auto Sales (461 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Heated seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
Close
Located in Menasha, WI
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5GZCZ63454S861719
Stock: 861719
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-01-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$172/mo for VUE Base
VUE Base
vs
$181/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Saturn VUE Owner Reviews
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Runs good has minor issues
4 out of 5 starsSam, 01/13/2017
2004 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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.
1st Saturn and loving it!
4.75 out of 5 starsvue5531, 01/01/2011
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
I bought my Vue in 2008 and it's 2011 and I have not had a single problem with it. The carfax was clean. Its roomy, zippy, and pretty quiet. Ive read mostly negative reviews about this car and I don't see what their talking about. I must have gotten lucky. The only thing I had to do was replace the brakes.
Vue Review 4U
4.38 out of 5 starsFall04Vue, 09/07/2007
2004 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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.
Hood Latch Cable
4.25 out of 5 starsComplaint, 01/28/2010
2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
I have had good service from my Saturn Vue but the Hood Latch Cable is stretched. Which I see has happened to other Vues form 2004 to 2009. There are complaint on the internet. The should be a Recall.
2004 VUE Highlights
SUV
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $16,920 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $172/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 30.8 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the VUE include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintMarginal
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