2004 Saturn Vue Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Saturn Vue, 3% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was on my way home in my 2004 Saturn VUE when a buck jumped out in front of me. I stomped on the brakes, however, I ended up hitting the buck (deer) that then ran away. My entire front in was smashed in, the air bags never deployed, the seat belts didn't lock when I stomped on the breaks. My daughter and I were both in the front seats and we both went forward messing up both of our necks and backs.”
NHTSA complaint #10660575, filed 2014-11, 74,000 miles“As I just read, my running lights, one of the safety features leading me to buy the Saturn (new in 2003), also have failed. I began to notice that the green light indicator would flicker when I started the VUE, and then the light would disappear. Realizing that I would likely get charged hundreds of dollars for repair, I'm living with the failure. It would be nice if there was a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10425367, filed 2011-09, 75,000 miles“At 7:10pm, after dark, I was driving home through the intersection of spring hill road and mariner road in tisbury, massachusetts. When I pulled the stem on the left side of the steering column to turn on my high beams, the low beams and running lights went out and the high beams did not come on. I had no illumination whatsoever. I have contacted general motors and dick beard chevrolet, the dealer which performed a complete service on november 13, 2014. Neither has responded.”
NHTSA complaint #10661470, filed 2014-12, 92,825 miles“Please see comments below sent to GM-Saturn service satisfaction online survey. Gm expects me to pay for the repair which I believe it should be under recall. Vehicle: Saturn VUE 2004 part: drl resistor which activates the day time running lights. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- these comments are geared toward GM and Saturn policy makers. Personnel at Saturn of milwaukee acted as they are supposed to do. …”
NHTSA complaint #10266065, filed 2009-04, 61,521 miles“While driving the vehicle, the turn signals stop operating as well as the brake lights. The ignition needs to be turned off, car rested then will operate normally for a while when turned back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10626938, filed 2014-08, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Saturn Vue
93 complaintsElectrical system
78 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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