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2003 Saturn Vue Tires Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 622 total for the year
Median mileage
2,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Saturn Vue, 1% of the 622 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,500 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.

“Cv joints were replaced at 22000 now againat 37000 I need to replace them. Front rotors were replaced at 22000 and again at 33000 timing belt at 20000 needed replacement I replaced the main computer controller in aug 2006. This car is a piece of crap and I will never buy a Saturn again I bought this brand new off the lot in jan 2003 and have had major things go wrong. …”

NHTSA complaint #10168187, filed 2006-09, 1 miles

“The vehicle experienced a hard hesitation, lack of power in the engine and lost of acceleration when the pavement was wet or uneven. There was also a possible transmission problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10048613, filed 2004-01, 5,000 miles

“I own a set of recall tires toyo noone let me know they where recalled but the back tire went out first and know the front tire is in such bad shape cant drive the car my wife like to got hurt the first time the insidebelt has gone out on 2 tires already what are your plans to fix my problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10416374, filed 2011-07

“I have had continued suspension problems with my 2003 Saturn VUE awd v-6. I have gone through several sets of tires with the tires wearing unevenly. I have taken it to the dealership, complaining of loud noise coming from the front end near the tires. They did not find it. I have had the sway bars replaced, and now believe that my front wheel bearing need to be replaced. I have subsequently found many, many complaints on the internet dealing with the same problem, of suspension, wheel bearing failure, and loud noise coming from the vehicles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10228224, filed 2008-05

“Squeak noise intermittent when first obtained vehicle. Adjustments made periodically under warranty ( to dashboard etc.) noise seemed to go away but always came back. Noise became louder, and more like a creaking noise, when at low speeds or over bumps when brake is not being pressed. Took VUE in while under 49,700 miles, visual inspection found front stabilizer links to be noisy. I declined them repairing it as they would not replace fro free or discount, even with such low mileage, and noise has been present. …”

NHTSA complaint #10168529, filed 2006-09

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200933%
200831%
200731%
200641%
200511%
200421%
200361%
200211%

Other parts of the 2003 Saturn Vue

Transmission and drivetrain
316 complaints
Electrical system
124 complaints
Engine cooling
62 complaints
Suspension
48 complaints
Steering
45 complaints
Air bags
41 complaints
Fuel system
33 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Body and structure
23 complaints
Brakes
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology