2004 Saturn Vue problems and complaints
Owners have filed 276 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Saturn Vue. The most-reported areas: Power Train (93), Electrical System (78), Suspension (33).
Key takeaways
- 276 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 93 | 34% |
| Electrical System | 78 | 28% |
| Suspension | 33 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 18 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 6% |
| Steering | 16 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 | 6% |
| Structure | 11 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 4% |
| Engine | 8 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 3% |
| Equipment | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Saturn VUE 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,electrical System - filed 2025-09-24
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the light on the instrument panel was abnormally dim. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface, the rear end of the vehicle was swaying from side to side. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnorm...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-08-28
The ignition (key) has stopped working again after being recalled a few years ago, and being replaced. The key will not turn and start the car.
Power Train - filed 2023-11-05
Transmission has Lube issues for Honda and TRANSGO HONDALK fixes that but requires several hours labor pulling transmission. Transmission and torque converter overheat causing failure. Mine overheated and stalled crossing traffic, wouldn't go into gear. Caused accident.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.