2002 Saturn Vue engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2002 Saturn Vue — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car power shuts down while driving, unable to start again in any traffic or road conditions to move car to a safe area. Full loss of power unexpected, vehicle simply stops running. This vehicle was purchased 'used' from a private seller I suspect was well aware of the situation but didn't expose…”
filed Feb 23, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise underneath the hood of the vehicle. The temperature warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle started to overheat. The contact stopped to check the engine and noticed that the…”
filed Apr 3, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Vue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Vue | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 Vue | 38 | 9% |
| 2007 Vue | 27 | 9% |
| 2006 Vue | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 Vue | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 Vue | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 Vue | 27 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Saturn Vue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.