Wheel Problems of Saturn VUE

Saturn VUE owners have reported 25 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel bolts (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Saturn VUE

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
22
Wheel Bolts problems
2
Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of Saturn VUE

The Wheel problem

My dashboard warning light that traction control is disabled. The light comes on briefly when I take sharp left turns. The wheel-speed sensors, wires, connectors, control module and other components occasionally conk with intermittent problems.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

The contact stated the right rear wheel came off the vehicle after all of the studs came off. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. There was a recall for the rear suspension in January, and they found one of the studs broke, and repaired it.   Read details...

The Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

2004 Saturn Vue was purchase 1/24/04. We noticed a very loud noise so we took it into the dealership. They said we needed to have a rear wheel bearing replaced. We have never had this repaired on an auto before. The car has 45169 miles which seems a small amount to need a bearing replaced.   Read details...




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