2003 Saturn Vue power train problems
314 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 Saturn Vue — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact purchased a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that two days after purchasing the used vehicle, the vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood and…”
filed Feb 26, 2025
“Knocking/grinding noise from under vehicle and shift problems. Taken to automotive service provider for diagnostic and they're evaluation revealed internal fail in the cvt vti transmission.”
filed May 20, 2021
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% |
| 2002 Vue | 24 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.