2002 Saturn Vue engine and engine cooling problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Saturn Vue — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I'm the original owner of a 2002 saturn vue awd with the gm vti transmission and engine. Two days ago I experienced my transmission/engine failing for the fifth or sixth time since 2006. The very first time I took my vue to the dealership in austin, tx where I had to argue with first my service…”
filed May 8, 2010
“Timing chain broke on my 2002 saturn vue leaving my daughter & me stranded. It only had 68k miles. Saturn dealerships only suggestion: new engine @ $3400 installation @ $1600. I chose an independent mechanic, who was unaware of the zero tolerance engine. What is that?! I am hearing about class…”
filed Apr 5, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Vue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Vue | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Vue | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 Vue | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 Vue | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 Vue | 8 | 5% |
| 2004 Vue | 16 | 6% |
| 2003 Vue | 62 | 10% |
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.