One problem related to steering linkages has been reported for the 2002 Saturn VUE. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the 2002 VUE.
During driving a thump is coming from steering column when road bump occurs and is sometimes startling. Took vehicle in for service, service rep. Replaced a spring part as per service bulletin, however, this action did not repair steering column problem. The thumping is felt in steering wheel and feels like something is loose in steering column. Service rep. Informed me it is not a safety problem.