MYRModel Year Report

2004 Saturn VUE

● Typical for this model
2004 Saturn VUE
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn VUE Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 619 complaints 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 169 complaints 2006: 300 complaints 2006 2007: 286 complaints 2008: 406 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010
2004: 276 complaints
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YearComplaints
2002167
2003619
2004276
2005169
2006300
2007286
2008406
2009118
20106

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 53 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the light on the instrument panel was abnormally dim.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250924

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 44 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231105

VEHICLE WAS GOING THRU AN INTERSECTION AND THE TRANSMISSION QUIT. CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140709

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 38 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY SON WAS DRIVING MY 2004 SATURN VUE ON MONDAY, JULY 26, HE APPARENTLY HIT A PATCH OF GRAVEL WHICH CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040728

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON JULY 14, 2004 WHILE IN MY 2004 SATURN VUE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040727

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031215 — equipment

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5L V6 (L66) ENGINES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THA

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000.

Campaign 03V519000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040722 — PE (closed 20041101)

REAR SUSPENSION TOE CONTROL LINK

R 20141020 — electrical system

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the key can be pulled out when the ignition is off. If it can, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and keys, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014.

Campaign 14V490000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Saturn VUE — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (53 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V519000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V490000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2002 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2008 ● 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Saturn VUE reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Saturn VUE is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Saturn VUE?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Saturn VUE have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.