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Fuel systemPart report

2002 Saturn Vue Fuel system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
5%of 167 total for the year
Median mileage
78,628miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Saturn Vue, 5% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,628 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Abs light remains on; my electrical system is faulty; my blinkers work at will. My fuel line sensor causes my vehicle to shut off after driving a distance. There is a noise when I reverse. My service engine light is now appearing and the wheel locks and hard to turn. Read the manual; vehicle does not require power steering fluid. Must contact a dealer per the manual. Will call today. Fuel line issues september 2015 other issues to date 12/28/2015.”

NHTSA complaint #10816439, filed 2015-12, 200,000 miles

“I bought this awd 2002 Saturn june 28 2013 from toyota nation in buena park and even within 3 hrs of owning the car it quit working so I had it towed back I had traded in my 2010 chevy cobalt that only had 25k miles on it anyhow I ve had ignition replaced I had some other things spent almost $1000 already I cant get dealership to fix it last I replaced bcm and still not working right I ll be driving 45 MPH and poof security light flashes I loose gas and it dies I live im mountains scary as heck with my kids im single parent pls help.”

NHTSA complaint #10579380, filed 2014-04, 50,000 miles

“Driving with almost a full tank of gas, I lost power on the freeway. Scarier than that, it was right in a construction zone on the freeway. I freaked. I had no idea what to do. I let it coast to a stop. I almost got slammed by a 18 wheeler. I thought I was dead. I went to restart the car and the keys fell out of the cars ignition switch. It took me trying to get it restarted several times. I had waited about 10 minutes before trying it when it finally restarted. I'm glad to be alive don't get me wrong. But, being stuck on a freeway in 106degrees and almost dying sucked. …”

NHTSA complaint #10611112, filed 2014-07, 41,200 miles

“Car power shuts down while driving, unable to start again in any traffic or road conditions to move car to a safe area. Full loss of power unexpected, vehicle simply stops running. This vehicle was purchased 'used' from a private seller I suspect was well aware of the situation but didn't expose it. $2300 spent so far with no findings as to why the problem occurs. Only an added 30 miles to the odometer since purchase. Present reading is 107,251.”

NHTSA complaint #11397618, filed 2021-02, 107,257 miles

“While driving 30 MPH vehicle lost power and stalled. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10095074, filed 2004-11, 19,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008113%
2007207%
2006124%
200553%
2004104%
2003335%
200295%

Other parts of the 2002 Saturn Vue

Electrical system
52 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Saturn Vue

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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