Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2002 Saturn Vue Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 1%of 167 total for the year
Median mileage: 52,000miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Saturn Vue, 1% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.

“Rear driver's side door opening mechanism failed. Obvious safety issue for back seat where children sit in car. Dealer noted that manuf had since redesigned the mechanism however manuf would not reimburse for repair cost of $275 when contacted repeatedly.”

NHTSA complaint #10171780, filed 2006-10, 52,000 miles

“Drivers door would not open.. This happened 3 or 4 times over the past couple months but usually after attempting several times the door would finally open, however this time it would not open.. I returned to my home and refused to drive the car until the dealer could look at it and solve the problem. It took 4 days before I could get an appointment. After driving 75 miles to the nearest dealership I was told that the door panel had 2 broken clips that held the side panel on and that it would cost $450 to replace the door panel.. …”

NHTSA complaint #10163857, filed 2006-07

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2009	1	1%
2008	10	2%
2007	2	1%
2006	17	6%
2005	3	2%
2004	2	1%
2003	13	2%
2002	2	1%

Other parts of the 2002 Saturn Vue

Electrical system
52 complaints Engine cooling
31 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints Steering
18 complaints Engine
16 complaints Air bags
15 complaints Suspension
10 complaints Fuel system
9 complaints Brakes
6 complaints Vehicle speed control
6 complaints Equipment
4 complaints Other or unknown
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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