2002 Saturn Vue vs 2004 Saturn Vue
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Saturn Vue | 2004 Saturn Vue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 167 | 276 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 485 | 479 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,500 mi | 83,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn Vue | Saturn Vue |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 52 | 78 |
| Power Train | 24 | 93 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 16 |
| Suspension | 10 | 33 |
| Steering | 18 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 18 |
| Engine | 16 | 8 |
| Structure | 4 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
2002 Saturn Vue
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.