2004 Saturn Vue engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 23 complaints for the 2004 Saturn Vue, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was on my way home in my 2004 saturn vue when a buck jumped out in front of me. I stomped on the brakes, however, I ended up hitting the buck (deer) that then ran away. My entire front in was smashed in, the air bags never deployed, the seat belts didn't lock when I stomped on the breaks. My daughter and I were both in the front seats and we both went forward messing up both of our necks and backs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal noise emitted from the engine without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,200.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Saturn Vue
- Electrical system 82 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 53 complaints
- Transmission 40 complaints
- Suspension 34 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints