2004 Saturn Vue drivetrain & axles problems
53 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2004 Saturn Vue, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 92,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. While attempting to shift gears, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front driver's side near the engine. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Saturn Vue
- Electrical system 82 complaints
- Transmission 40 complaints
- Suspension 34 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints