Model year
2003 Saturn Vue
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 622 complaints for the 2003 Saturn Vue (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (200), POWER TRAIN (90), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (82). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 167 complaints
- 2003 622 complaints
- 2004 276 complaints
- 2005 170 complaints
- 2006 300 complaints
- 2007 286 complaints
- 2008 406 complaints
- 2009 118 complaints
- 2010 6 complaints
Recalls
14V490000 · Aug 8, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Complaints
622 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 29, fire flag on 9, injury field 27, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE04052 | REAR SUSPENSION TOE CONTROL LINK · SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:REAR | Jul 22, 2004 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| PE06006 | TIMING CHAIN FAILURE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Jan 24, 2006 | Jun 6, 2006 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vue FWD · 2.2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Vue FWD · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Vue FWD · 3L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Vue AWD · 2.2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Vue AWD · 3L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Saturn Vue at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.