2002 Saturn Vue Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Saturn Vue, 2% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,500 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.
“Started the car, turned around in my driveway and started pulling out onto the road, vehicle just stalled and refused to start again, engine cracks and turns over but wont start. Thank god there wasnt any traffic or I would have been t boned. I was able to push the vehicle back offf the road. Vehicle still wont start”
NHTSA complaint #10910890, filed 2016-09, 155,000 miles“I had my 100,000 service performed on my car(2002 Saturn VUE) and six months later (less then 5,000 miles) my timing belt broke while traveling on the interstate at 65mph. I was told that it was due to a possible oil leak or because I hadn't had my oil changed since my last service and sludge had possible built up in the engine. While researching the problem, I noted that many others had the same problem with the Saturn l series and a few vues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248886, filed 2008-11, 104,000 miles“Roof rack is attached via a customer/dealer installed stud that replaces the factory installed mounting screw. The stud is rusting and does not remain tight after rack and cargo box usage. Either the rust or the lack of tightness will eventually lead to cargo box and rack being torn from roof during travel. There is the possiblility for a serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #767538, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 11007744Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 11007743Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 11004557Jun 17, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10224309Sep 30, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The…
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Saturn Vue
52 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
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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