Three problems related to battery have been reported for the 2003 Saturn VUE. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the 2003 VUE.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning in the middle of an intersection. The reduce power warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the alternator and battery were previously replaced. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage were 117,547.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact attempted to start the engine, but was unsuccessful. He believed that the battery was the cause of the failure. He opened the hood and noticed that the battery terminal had came off, and battery acid leaked all over the driveway. The contact purchased a new exide auto lite battery. The prior one came equipped with the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 55,000. Updated 07/29/08. Updated 08/05/08. Updated 09/17/08. Updated 09/24/08.
I have 2 Saturns, a 2001 sc2 and a 2003 Vue. A few months ago, the battery on the sc2 went dead -- this was the 2nd battery since the vehicle was newly purchased. So now the sc2 is on its 3rd battery since taken off the Saturn showroom. The Vue was also purchased new and today the entire electrical system was dead. This vehicle is already on its 2nd battery so (it appears) that will need replacement as well. There appears to be a major electrical fault with Saturn vehicles that they refuse to admit. Otherwise, why would 2 Saturns (different models) go through a total of 5 (60-month) batteries in less than 5 years. I respectfully request that this company be investigated regarding this problem to determine why these problems exist. In the case of my sc2, Saturn (initially) refused to pay for the replacement stating that it was not covered under their extended warranty. It was only after I told them that had I purchased directly from ac delco the warranty would be honored and that they -- in their contract with delco -- refused the warranty services delco offered. They apparently knew of the electrical problems with their vehicles and wanted to fleece customers rather than pay delco extra for the warranty agreements.