2004 Saturn Vue Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 7%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,150miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Saturn Vue, 7% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,150 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just bout my 2004 staurn VUE from a private owner and have to replace my ignition for the 2nd time in less then a month. I looked online and seen that the 2004 Saturn VUE have had a recall on this same problem. I am not able to locate my vehicle in the registration of the recall system. My ignition locks to where I can start the car and key get stuck.”
NHTSA complaint #11164417, filed 2019-01, 183,000 miles“The ignition locks and can not turn key with out jerking and beating the sterring wheel. You can't put the ingition in the off position. Key can be removed while engine is running. My VIN # was not listed on the recall list but other same make and model vehicles were in with this recall. I need this fixed please. I have had this vehicle for 2 years.”
NHTSA complaint #11005281, filed 2017-07, 158,000 miles“Rusted front subframe/ engine cradle I carried my Saturn VUE to have the catalytic converters replaced and my master-mechanic discovered the rusted subframe and brought it to my attention. He showed it to me and explained the the danger in operating this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11364004, filed 2020-10, 193,500 miles“Tamara recall , the key came out of the ignition while the car was on. We brought it to the dealership and the confirmed it but would not fix it or send us anywhere to get it fixed. Our ABS went the 3rd week we had the car, the dealership refused to even look at it. The other recall made our tires only hold air for a few days at a time.”
NHTSA complaint #10807242, filed 2015-11, 139,300 miles“I was able to pull out the key from my 2004 Saturn VUE without the ignition being in the off position. This has happened on more than one occasion. I checked the GM website with the VIN number and it came back that the vehicle is not being recalled, although it has the exact same problem as the other Saturn VUE vehicles that are under recall. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10633775, filed 2014-09, 97,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11017252Mar 28, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
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- 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…
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 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.
- 11000576May 7, 2024This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support…
- 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…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Saturn Vue
93 complaintsElectrical system
78 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsExterior lighting
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 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