2004 Saturn Vue Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Saturn Vue, 2% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 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.
“I have a Saturn VUE 2004, blue. On saturday dec 11, merging onto I-495 east at exit 31, I accelerated sharply and steadily; 'pedal all the way down.' the cruise control was on but not engaged. I'm not sure whether it was tapped or not during the acceleration, but I did not intentionally engage it. Regardless, when I removed my foot from the accelerator, I did not experience a relief of acceleration. It is my belief that the pedal stayed loose, relatively. I tried the brake - it slowed the acceleration but did not stop it. I tried the accelerator to loosen it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10372114, filed 2010-12, 61,000 miles“At slower speeds when cold the 2004 awd v6 Saturn VUE vehicle changed rpms (200-300rpm) with a steady pedal and load. The symptoms appeared to get better after driving for 15-20min. My repair shop first thought an eternal valve and then transmission software programming.”
NHTSA complaint #10432303, filed 2011-10, 138,000 miles“1) and 2) while traveling at high speeds (>60 MPH) on the highway, with cruise engaged, periodically the cruise will fail to disengage. On several occasions (at least 5) while driving, and needing to slow down (e.g. To exit the highway, or for slow traffic ahead), the brake is pressed and there is resistance at the pedal and the cruise will not shut off/car attempts to accelerate, which on two occasions has LED to a near-accident. On one occasion it also failed to shut off at the steering wheel for several attempts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10174811, filed 2006-11, 20,000 miles“Dt: while driving the vehicle stalled and hesitated in the middle of the highway. The dealer looked at it, they have speeded up the computer, but could not pinpoint the problem. It happened every week or two. The gas pedal would stick twice a week.”
NHTSA complaint #10126529, filed 2005-06“The contact owns a 2004 Saturn VUE, the contact stated that the door locks independently engaged and disengaged while traveling at various speeds. The contact also stated that the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 81,654 available. Updated 05/28/14 the consumer stated the vehicle would lock the door upon removing the key from the ignition. Updated 06/03/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10584181, filed 2014-04Vehicle speed control: 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 complaintsExterior lighting
8 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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