2002 Saturn Vue power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Saturn Vue — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The timing chain ruined the entire engine as a result of the chain tensioner failing from lack of oil being applied. Apparently as soon as I heard the clanging sounds it was too late. I am buying a whole new engine which has replaced the oiling mechanism that was faulty in the 2002-2003 models of…”
filed Mar 5, 2015
“I have had problems since I bought the vehicle. Shocks, struts, rear suspension, brakes, electrical, oil has been either leaking or burning to the existent I put some in everyother day because it is low, the sway bar and the steering column, the transmission and drive train, and the timing chain…”
filed Jun 23, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Vue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Vue | 14 | 12% |
| 2008 Vue | 120 | 30% |
| 2007 Vue | 26 | 9% |
| 2006 Vue | 26 | 9% |
| 2005 Vue | 30 | 18% |
| 2004 Vue | 93 | 34% |
| 2003 Vue | 314 | 51% |
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.