2003 Saturn Vue Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 5%of 622 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,774miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Saturn Vue, 5% of the 622 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,774 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2003 Saturn VUE suddenly stopped running at an intersection. Thought that it was the fuel filter, which is only available at the dealership(if you are lucky enough to be able to get there when they are open). Now the cam shaft position sensor and the and the crankshaft position sensor are both reading bad, and my vehicle will quit running as I am driving down the road without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10156308, filed 2006-04, 61,000 miles“My complaints are several . All of which have been described in technicakl bulletins. I have had my vehicle back to the dealer no less than 10 times since I ourchased it. Now, I live with the issues because I can't afford to lose additional work , the worst problem is the vibration in the drivetrain at idle (when in drive and the vibration driving at 60-65. …”
NHTSA complaint #10056888, filed 2004-02, 1 miles“Leak in 2003 Saturn VUE gas tank. I own a 2003 Saturn VUE which has been driven only about 52,000 easy highway miles. It has never been in a crash, never abused or off-roaded, it has never been towed and has had all recommended maintenance. About 1 month ago, there was a smell of gas in the passenger compartment. We took it to our local mechanic who said that they found nothing wrong, and to fill it up and see what happened. We did this, and there was a strong gas smell in and out of the car with a small gas puddle under the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10292740, filed 2009-11, 52,000 miles“I have taken my 2003 Saturn VUE in 8 times for high idle (1000 RPM) in neutral, ses light on, and engine cooling fan going on. The dealer stopped attempting to fix the problem on visit 6 (when they let my car sit at the dealership for 13 days with 1 diagnosis attempt). Another dealer has looked at the car for the last two visits. Saturn says they cannot find anything wrong. Yet I have found a Saturn service bulletin on the NHTSA website. The high idle is a safety issue because it affects my shifting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10050888, filed 2003-12, 7,016 miles“1) no prior warning leading up to the failure 2) I didn't know it at the time, but the gas gauge was broken causing me to run out of gas on a major highway. I had to coast over 2 lanes thankfully not getting hit or causing an accident. Heart beating -thank god I m alive , ii call Saturn describing that my car just stopped running on a major highway. They look up my car, tell me it is out of warranty, and that I will be charged for the tow and repairs. 3)I had it towed to my repair shop, paid for tow, primary and secondary fuel sensor and labor totaling $750.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10151552, filed 2006-03, 65 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10114954Dec 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find…
- 10127230Sep 28, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help determine if the vehicle is equipped with factory or aftermarket Compressed Natural Gas…
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Saturn Vue
316 complaintsElectrical system
124 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsSuspension
48 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsEquipment
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Saturn Vue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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