2002 Saturn Vue steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 Saturn Vue — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the ignition key released from the ignition switch and the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. No injuries were reported. A police report was filed…”
filed Nov 10, 2014
“The ignition switch has to be inserted in the door in one position to unlock, then turned over to turn on the ignition, then it is very hard to turn the ignition to the run position, the acc. Position will not work. Sometimes it will not activate the power steering, has to be turned off and…”
filed May 22, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Vue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Vue | 38 | 32% |
| 2008 Vue | 86 | 21% |
| 2007 Vue | 33 | 12% |
| 2006 Vue | 29 | 10% |
| 2005 Vue | 20 | 12% |
| 2004 Vue | 16 | 6% |
| 2003 Vue | 45 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Saturn Vue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.