Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Saturn VUE

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. While driving 35 mph, the power steering failed and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle can be driven, but has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact stated the gauges did not function properly. The purchase date and correct VIN were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 27,000. Updated 02/01/08. The consumer stated a/c, horn, windshield wipers, internal lights, and odometer all were inoperable. The consumer stated austin Saturn tried to tighten the fuse block bolts, but it was actually worse afterwards. They replaced the bcm for half price. Updated 02/01/08.

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Steering system is failing. Steering locks up on left hand turns, then starts straightening back out in the middle of a turn and while going on/off exit ramps. At low speeds the wheel completely stops turning and locks up.

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Saturn Vue with sporadic electronic failure. Consumer states that the failure consists of the brake lights and gauges going to zero. Also when the lights malfunction the power steering is decreased or stops completely.

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While driving vehicle ran off the road. Consumer did not hit anything, and nothing hit the vehicle. Upon trying to steer the vehicle back onto the road the left rear wheel fell off. The consumer stated that both rear wheels fell off.

While driving 25 mph consumer heard a loud noise from the front of the vehicle. While turning right vehicle swerved to the left. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a telephone pole. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection.

On may 8, 2004, my son was driving my 2002 Saturn Vue. He was on a road that surrounds a mall. Speed limit is 20 mph. He was turning left when he was hit on the driver's side by another SUV. The car rolled over, he had to go out the back door in order to get out. A witness stated that the "other car" was going a reasonable speed. Our Saturn could not have been going more than 10 mph, yet, with the roll over, the car was completely damaged and the insurance totalled it. Damages to the other car were not bad. Both cars were driving slow, so the damage to the Saturn should not have been extensive. It should not have been more than a minor fender bender. Amazingly enough, my son only suffered some cuts on his arm and head. I read an article that the suspension failed on two Saturn Vues that that the NHTSA had received a consumer complaint about a smililar incident that led to a rollover. I'm wondering now if this happened in this situation.

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When pulling out from a stop steering wheel pulled to the right. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined there was too much tire pressure. After releasing some tire pressure the problem recurred.