2003 Saturn Vueproblems, recalls & reliability
Based on 630 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2003 Saturn Vue vehicles.
This 2003 Saturn Vue carries a moderate risk profile, driven largely by 630 NHTSA complaints among owners of similar vehicles. The dominant concern by far is the power train, with 250 reports — a well-known weak point on this model. There's also 1 recall (a faulty ignition that could allow the key to be removed while running) plus scattered electrical and suspension issues. It can be a reasonable budget buy, but only after a thorough mechanical inspection focused on the transmission.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated from counted evidence — see the full breakdown in a vehicle report.
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2003 Saturn Vue vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- POWER TRAIN250 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM58 reports
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING31 reports
- SUSPENSION26 reports
- AIR BAGS19 reports
- STEERING15 reports
- ENGINE11 reports
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE10 reports
- POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT9 reports
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8 reports
Recalls (1)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14V490000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Crash-test ratings
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