2004 Saturn Vue electrical system problems
82 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2004 Saturn Vue, which is 23% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 82 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 71 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 71 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. The contact stated that the vehicle horn engaged without driver intent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and was informed that the horn module had failed and burned a hole through the safety air bag. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 48,000. Updated 06/25/10. Updated 09/07/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact has experienced difficulty turning the key in the ignition. She has called the dealer numerous times. Occasionally, the vehicle will not start due to the failure. Initially, the failure occurred intermittently, but now it occurs everyday. The contact scheduled an appointment with a mechanic for april 23, 2008. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Saturn Vue
- Drivetrain & axles 53 complaints
- Transmission 40 complaints
- Suspension 34 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints