One problem related to software 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.
While driving transmission will jump out of gear,need to shift gear selector into neutral,then back into drive,sometimes more than once. We have avoided several serious incidents since this problematic issue started. Vehicle was checked out several times at Saturn of modesto. Ca. Now out of business,there fix just replace transmission $5,000 at customers full expense. Contracted Saturn customer service,they advised us to contact chase Chevrolet stkn. Ca as they can service your Saturn vehicle. Called chase Chevrolet was advised there shop did not have proper equipment to service our vehicle,didn't have updated computer software. Still having same issues.