general problems of the 2002 Saturn VUE

Car power shuts down while driving, unable to start again in any traffic or road conditions to move car to a safe area. Full loss of power unexpected, vehicle simply stops running. This vehicle was purchased 'used' from a private seller I suspect was well aware of the situation but didn't expose it. $2300 spent so far with no findings as to why the problem occurs. Only an added 30 miles to the odometer since purchase. Present reading is 107,251.

My car seized up while going down the road I could barely turn or push on the brakes! thankfully I had just left work so I was only doing 10 mph. I took it to a mechanic whom said the timing chain went out, and that with that type of motor a v6 that it most likely bent the valves and id have to get a new engine!!! im curious if this happens often?????.

I bought this awd 2002 Saturn June 28 2013 from Toyota nation in buena park and even within 3 hrs of owning the car it quit working so I had it towed back I had traded in my 2010 chevy cobalt that only had 25k miles on it anyhow I ve had ignition replaced I had some other things spent almost $1000 already I cant get dealership to fix it last I replaced bcm and still not working right I ll be driving 45 mph and poof security light flashes I loose gas and it dies I live im mountains scary as heck with my kids im single parent pls help.

While driving down street engine stopped. Repair shop said that timing chain broke and it should have not happened on car. I checked on recalls and there were recalls on this problem for 2001 engines! this is unacceptable that this problem was not resolved! gm should be responsible for this failure! almost $3000 later my car will be fixed! please help?.

When operating at any speed the vehicle will shut down and steering braking and all control is lost' this constantly happens.

I had just left a stop light on a busy street in chicago driving about 15 miles an hour and the engine just died. I tried to restart the car and it would not start. I called a tow truck to have it taken back to my repair shop. The next day I was told that the timing chain had broken and crushed the casing and valves and that I would need a new engine at a cost of $3,200. 00. I spoke with the Saturn dealership in tinley park, IL and they agreed to put a new engine in for $2,200. 00. I spoke with the Saturn main office of consumer complaints and they stated that no recalls were made on the 2002 Saturn Vue's and would not help with the cost of the replacement engine.

2002 Saturn Vue; l61 2. 2 liter 4 cyl engine; mileage 59,323. August 3, 2008. Preparing to enter interstate vehicle stopped running. Had it towed to omaha Saturn for repair. Service department stated that timing chain had broken, and fallen down into oil pan. Along with this valves were damaged (bent) due to minimum clearances in cylinder head design. Repair involved new cylinder head and timing chain ($2650. 94) plus the $100. 00 towing charge. Car has been well maintained and has not been driven hard.

Approximately 6-9 months ago my 2002 Saturn Vue, 4 cyl, with approx 55,000 miles stopped working. Saturn of bowie, now closed, told me that the timing chain broke and engine was now no good. They said the only way to fix vehicle was to replace engine at my expense. Approximately $6,500. I complained and after my discussions with a Saturn hq person, they replaced the engine and charged me approximately $5,500. I have exact figures in my files. I asked if there was any history of this problem and Saturn responded that it wasn't known problem. This morning after doing some research, on the internet, relating to another problem with my Saturn Vue regarding the fuel gauge, I learned that Saturn was aware of the timing chain problem and should have sent me a recall notice. They charged me alot of money to fix something that was their responsibility because of poor engineering.

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Vue. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed that the engine and reduced power lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle completely lost power. The contact had to shift into neutral in order to pull off the road. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and they stated that the timing chain failed. She has pictures of the failed component. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 117,000. Updated 02/15/08.

The contact owns 2002 Saturn Vue. While driving 70 mph, he heard a noise in the engine. The check engine and reduce power light were also illuminated. The vehicle drifted into the slow lane allowing him to stop. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed and the mechanic stated that faulty wiring caused the failure. The mechanic repaired the wiring; however, the timing chain fell off. Vehicle maintenance has been up to date since he purchased the vehicle. The timing chain should not have failed due to the mileage. The current and failure mileages were 88,165.

The timing chain on my 2002 Saturn Vue, that has only 55,000 miles on it, broke, causing the engine to be destroyed. (engine destroyed was verified by the dealership I took it to, they said it was something they had never seen happen, yet I see many complaints about their l series here. My car has the same engine as it was the first year the Vue was made and the engine was the same as the l series that year).

Timing chain broke on my 2002 Saturn Vue leaving my daughter & me stranded. It only had 68k miles. Saturn dealerships only suggestion: new engine @ $3400 installation @ $1600. I chose an independent mechanic, who was unaware of the zero tolerance engine. What is that?! I am hearing about class action lawsuits, thousands of dollars in repairs nationwide due to this same malfunction. They have known of this dangerous malfunction for years & fail to do a recall. Isn't it time they be made accountable. There are many many similar stories to mine. Please research!!.