2002 Saturn VUE: complaints, problems and recalls

I HAVE ALSO FOUND A METAL CLANKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER''S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SHIFTING THE CAR OUT OF PARK, OR REVERSE. IT STILL CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 12 TO 30 MPH, AGAIN THE PROBLEM PRESENTS ITSELF MOSTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COASTING AND LOSING MOMENTUM. THE VEHICLE WOULD BE SLOWING DOWN WITHOUT ANY AID OF BRAKING OF ANY KIND AND AS THE VEHICLE WOULD ATTEMPT TO DOWN SHIFT, IT WOULD SOMETIMES MAKE A CLANKING NOISE, OR BUCK, OR IN THE MOST EXTREME CASES COMPLETELY STALL OUT. ALSO THE WIPER SPRAYERS…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000748 at NHTSA ↗

IN JULY I BOUGHT A 2002 SATURN VUE. OVER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS I NOTICED IT WAS LEAKING TRANSIMISSION FLUID FROM A CONNECTION IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS AMAZED TO FIND THESE LINES TOTALLY UNPROTECTED AND VULNERABLE TO ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE. DUE TO THEIR PROXIMITY TO THE EXHAUST I'M CONCERNED WITH A RUPTURE AND FIRE. I HAVE PICTURES AVAILABLE TO SHOW THE LOCATION OF THESE LINES BUT AM UNABLE TO ATTACH THEM TO THIS TYPE OF FILE. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN!

Owner-reported narrative. 8,871 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000798 at NHTSA ↗

WHEN MY 2002 SATURN VUE IS VERY COLD 20 DEGREES OR COLDER INSIDE CAR THE HORN IS VERY HARD TO PUSH THE PLASTIC WILL NOT FLEX MANY WOMEN WUOLD NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE HORM.

Owner-reported narrative. 2,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003044 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE VIBRATION, ESPECIALLY WHEN BRAKING.*JB. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003679 at NHTSA ↗

WHEN SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO FIRST GEAR, THE SHIFTER HAD BROKEN. TS THERE HAD BEEN A CHATTER IN THE SHIFTER WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS RELEASED, ALSO WHEN THE GAS WAS APPLIED, SOMETIMES CAUSING A SURGE IN THE FIRST GEAR. THE DEALER STATED THE SHIFT CABLE AND ADJUSTER HAD BROKEN. SCC

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004167 at NHTSA ↗

IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER, THE AIR BAG TROUBLE LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED.

Owner-reported narrative. 13,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004977 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE'S SEAT BELT HAVE BROKEN THEY WONT LOCK OR RETRACT. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Owner-reported narrative. 5,542 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006085 at NHTSA ↗

ON MARCH 14, 2003, MY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING W ON HWY 138 IN STOCKBRIDGE, GA. WE HAD A GREEN LIGHT AND WERE PROCEEDING THROUGH WHEN A FORD EXPLORER PULLED IN FRONT OF US. WE HIT HIM IN THE PASSENGER SIDE, SQUARELY ACROSS THE FRONT OF OUR VEHICLE. WE WERE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN WE HIT AND THE TWO FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DAMAGE TO OUR VEHICLE IS EQUAL ACROSS THE FRONT AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE IS CRUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FRONT TIRES. OUR VEHICLE WAS A 2002 SATURN VUE. NO ONE WAS INJURED SERIOUSLY, BUT WE…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10010603 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2001-12-18 (December 18, 2001)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH REAR OUTER SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS THAT WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.

Consequence: IF THESE BOLTS WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED, THEY WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. IF AN ANCHORAGE FAILED IN A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000.

Reported: 2014-08-08 (August 8, 2014)

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.

Consequence: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the key can be pulled out when the ignition is off. If it can, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and keys, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14506. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.