One problem related to automatic transmission cooler has been reported for the 2004 Saturn VUE. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the 2004 VUE.
3. 5 l Honda with Honda mdra 5 speed automatic. 78930b Honda transmission lube correction kit (6 cylinder models) and valve update for transmission is not known to Saturn/gm. Valves failed, overheated transmission on i20, burned up torque converter, lost 4th & 5th gear, temp light came on, revved from 2000 rpm to 4000 rpm and loss of power/surging. Got off interstate before semi hit me. Transmission shop stated recall / update / service bulletin for new self cleaning lube/cooling valves and vale body update for smother shifting. When ignition recall done gm showed nothing about Honda mdra transmission also gm recall department unaware Saturn used Honda power train. Honda is aware of problem but gm wasn't. Gm VIN so Honda can't pull up any info.