2002 Saturn Vue steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 18 complaints for the 2002 Saturn Vue, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. The contact was driving 25-35 MPH when smoke was emitted from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 104,365 and the current mileage was 104,400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the gauges on the dashboard failed and an unknown warning bell sounded in the vehicle. The steering wheel then became extremely stiff and difficult to maneuver. The dealer advised that the electric power assist failed and the body control module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued to recur intermittently. The VIN was unavailable.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Saturn Vue
- Electrical system 53 complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints