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Used 2004 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

I love Saturn!

Daniel, 03/02/2010
Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Fantastic SUV! Best costomer service. This is the second Saturn I have owned (2000 SL1) and I love them. Except for normal wear and tear (tires, brake pads, battery) I have had no issues in the 4 years I have owned it. I bought it with 85000 miles on it and it now has 140000 miles! And still the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Even more than my Toyota Celica. Foreign Shmoreign! Saturn has done a supurb job on quality and always friendly staff! But because I love being able to park it in tight spots without a care in the world with the dent resistant door panels it REALLY disappointed me that they discontinued that on the new models. They need to bring them back!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Value

Fair, 05/17/2004
Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Saturn has a hard to find configuration - 4 cyl engine and a manual transmission. Great on gas! Best price over all other SUVs.

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1.13 out of 5 stars

Problems Problems

Hugh, 10/24/2006
Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased this VUE in 2004. It has too many problems to list. VUE was purchased with a 6 year 60,000 mile warrenty and was maintained every 3000 miles by the dealer. A short list of problems include: Fuel guage accuracy, suspension links replaced, noises in stero speakers, noises behind speedometer, security system failure causing failure to start, clutch failure won't shift into first gear in cold weather. With 1.9% interest rate I'm still upside down. Do not ever buy a Saturn.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Not a bad car

nancy, 06/04/2009
Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought new in 2004. Hazard button fell into dash. Not crazy about winter driving performace. Manual transmission is ok. Just replaced front brakes, not bad for 60k. Dash light cluster went, the dealer wants 600. to fix. No way. Hood cable streached out 90. to repair. Had the rear wiper motor replaced under warranty. Weird flapping noise when I come to a stop, dealer said they all do it. This is my second Saturn, probably my last. I will keep it until it dies, then move on. Not totally againt the car, but would like something heavier for winter driving.

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1.63 out of 5 stars

My Saturn / My piece of junk

Lou , 12/11/2004
Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had problems from day one with my Saturn Vue. I'm still trying to get out of my lease. There are parts of the interior that are broken (air vent). I cut myself on the back door edge. It handles very poorly in the rain. The puddles pull it all over the road as if the car is too light. The tires will not keep the correct amount of air pressure on the passenger side.Why!? My model is a 5 speed manual. It's difficult to put into first and second gear. I've owned three Saturns since 2000. I currently own a Saturn Ion and Saturn Vue.I think the quality and customer service satisfaction has really gone down hill. I will no longer recommend buying Saturns to anyone.

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