general problems of the 2003 Saturn VUE

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline fuel odor coming from inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that there was fuel leaking and that the fuel gauge failed to read the accurate fuel levels. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light would illuminate intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that the key could be removed while in the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

I lost the ability to go forward. The vehicle will only go in reverse. I was in a parking lot with my mother and went into reverse and when I tried to go forward the engine would only rev. After many tries to get it to work I was able to get it to the dealership and I was told that the transmission I had replaced just 32000 miles earlier had failed. This is the second transmission. The car has approximately 130000 miles. Not really sure since it has been setting in my driveway since this happened and I can't get it to turn over to be able to see the mileage. While at the dealership it did it again. They were able to get it in gear so I could get it home. There are many consumers having worse safety issues. Take a look at edmunds. Com and look at the Saturn blog. Some have had theirs go out while in traffic, while away on trips, on highways. Etc. . . . .

2003 Saturn Vue suddenly stopped running at an intersection. Thought that it was the fuel filter, which is only available at the dealership(if you are lucky enough to be able to get there when they are open). Now the cam shaft position sensor and the and the crankshaft position sensor are both reading bad, and my vehicle will quit running as I am driving down the road without warning.

1) no prior warning leading up to the failure 2) I didn't know it at the time, but the gas gauge was broken causing me to run out of gas on a major highway. I had to coast over 2 lanes thankfully not getting hit or causing an accident. Heart beating "-thank god I"m alive", ii call Saturn describing that my car just stopped running on a major highway. They look up my car, tell me it is out of warranty, and that I will be charged for the tow and repairs. 3)I had it towed to my repair shop, paid for tow, primary and secondary fuel sensor and labor totaling $750. 00.

I have kept track my gas mileage since I bought my Vue a year ago, and have never been satisfied with it. I took it in for an economy test 3 months ago and was told everything was okay. So, I logged my gas mileage for the last 3 months and brought it in for another economy test. Even though I only averaged 20 mpg over the 3 months (and I drive mostly highway miles), they still say I am getting adequate gas mileage (they said they got 26 mpg with 35 miles combined highway and city). I placed a complaint with Saturn corporate and received one phone call stating that there was nothing they could do for me. All I was told was that wind, cold weather, driving habits and the vti transmission all play a part in the fuel economy. These things (with the exception of the vti transmission since it is new) have never caused a problem with the fuel economy in any other car I have owned (including another Saturn).

1. Recall transaxle 2. Same day ---check ingine light would not go out. They fixed it and same day it came on again, they fixed it again 3. Same day car is lurching shen coming to a stop. They fixed it. 4. Next week the car is not getting any gas when press the excelerator. 5. Car had to be towed in becasue it would not start at all. They fixed it. 6. Same day after pick up hear knocking sound when turn a corner and then rattle when increase in speed. They said they donot hear anything.

Problems with transmission equipment on 2003 Saturn Vue. ** answer required***. Three weeks after the vehicle was purchased the consumer was notified of a transmission related recall on the vehicle. Four months later the transmission failed without warning in traffic. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced (vti transmission). The manufacturer is aware of the problems with the vti transmission but instead of replacing the with a different type of transmission they extended the warranty. The starter and rear wiper motor was replaced. Both fuel senders failed resulting in inaccurate fuel readings. The liftgate became stuck when opened.