2003 Saturn Vue Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 3%of 622 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,179miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Saturn Vue, 3% of the 622 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,179 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Occasionally there has been a line of smoke coming from my steering column when I start the car. Now my windshield wipers will not turn off unless I remove the fuse. I am concerned about a fire and will be getting it fixed, however I have read of other Saturn owners having this same problem. So I know mine is not the only car out there to have this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10640922, filed 2014-10, 150,000 miles“With less than 50,000 miles on this vehicle, I have replaced the rotors and the rear wiper motor. The latest failure left me stranded and needed to be towed to the dealer. The slave cylinder for the hydraulic clutch fluid went with a total cost of 1100.00 out of factory and extended warranty of course. Company claims this is a wear and tear issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10159803, filed 2006-06, 4,700 miles“Windshield wiper fluid nozzle dislodged from holder, eliminating ability to spray fluid for cleaning windshield while driving. This prevents having clear vision while driving unless driver stops frequently to get out and clean windshield. Potential hazard condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10058394, filed 2004-02, 9,350 miles“The windshield washer nozzle disc pops out of its nozzle assebly making the windshield fluid spray pur out rather than properly spray the windshield inorder to properly clear the viewing area. Epecially needed during winter season of salt/slush spray from forward vehicle on road/hwy operation. (basically the vehicle in front of your vehicles tires sprays salt/slush spray up on your windshiel, and without the windshield sprayer working correctly you can't see the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10065757, filed 2004-04, 50,193 miles“Dt: 2003 Saturn VUE. The front sway bar links and torsion bar have been replaced three times and the problem recurred. The suspension and steering made grinding sounds and the car handled differently. They were replaced on march 8, 2004, march 3 2005, and july 27, 2005. The vehicle has 29,000 miles on it. Saturn told the consumer to see the dealership about the problem. The ABS activated under normal braking conditions. The wiper switch was replaced due to a short. The steering shaft needed to be lubricated.”
NHTSA complaint #10134655, filed 2005-09, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Saturn Vue
316 complaintsElectrical system
124 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsSuspension
48 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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