2003 Saturn Vue structure problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Saturn Vue — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front end frame rails left and right rusted out by the engine cradle attachment points to rails, both rails must be replaced part # 15842675 , 10367494, part are n.l.a. !!. Tried to fight the rust for few years already, no luck, it took only 4 years since first sign of rust, milage - 115k, garaged…”
filed Nov 6, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v490000 (electrical system). Approximately one month after the recall repair was performed, the interior driver side door would no longer open from inside the vehicle. The failure…”
filed Sep 30, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Vue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Vue | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 Vue | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 Vue | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 Vue | 19 | 6% |
| 2005 Vue | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 Vue | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 Vue | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.