42 problems related to transmission failure 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.
While driving in snow and accelerating automatic transmission failed.
Vti transmission failed at highway speed. Could have caused accident, vehicle could not hold speed in the middle of higway.
While driving the transmission failed without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
Transmission failed, dealer had repaired vehicle six times.
While driving vehicle at 35mph at the California highways automatic transmission failed, forcing the consumer to pull out of the road. Dealer will fix the transmission.
I purchased my new 2003 Saturn Vue from york PA Saturn (sutliff group) and they have patched up my 2003 Vue by replacing valves, sensors etc. On the vti transmission/transaxle 4 or 5 different times, which they well know will not fix the problem. I still experience transmission failure during extended periods of driving or times of traffic jam situations. I have experienced transmission problems from the 10,000 mile point transmission was looked at by dealer 5 times avoiding the issue of transmission replacement. Several close calls have invoked me to start a major campaign against the Saturn corp. Gm/Saturn needs to have a replacement transmission - consumers can't afford all of these repairs for what is clearly a faulty transmission that has been discontinued! note to every owner of these Saturn Vues? a decision on the existing class action suit will be made next month! at the very least owners may get a few dollars back for all the hassle we have been through. I am continuing my quest to have gm reimburse me in full for the cost of my vehicle (new cost) or a 2009 Vue to replace mine. I suggest all other consumers of the faulty 02-03 Vue and have these same problems to tell all your friends, working colleagues, etc. Get the word out about gm / Saturn gm wonders why they are in the situation they are in financially now well this is just part of the reason for there downfall!.
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.