2002 Saturn Vue Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Saturn Vue.
Worst 2002 Saturn Vue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine & Cooling
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Saturn Vue.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 31 | 1 | 2 | 102,038 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 20 | — | — | 121,791 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | — | 98,969 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 3 | — | 59,100 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 9 | — | — | 45,184 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | 1 | — | 49,753 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | 3 | 94,749 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | — | 85,517 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 80,133 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 90,380 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 Saturn Vue
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~202,155 vehicles.
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.
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2002 Saturn Vue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Saturn Vue reliable?
What are common problems with the 2002 Saturn Vue?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Saturn Vue?
How safe is the 2002 Saturn Vue?
Does the 2002 Saturn Vue have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2002 Saturn Vue?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Saturn Vue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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