2004 Saturn Vue steering problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Saturn Vue — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. While the contact's daughter was driving the vehicle, the key fell out of the ignition. The failure occurred more than twice while driving. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal squeaky and rattling sound while being turned. Excessive force had to…”
filed Mar 28, 2019
“Inner, otter rods and hub bearings were replaced in july by gm of englewood, nj. After two days I heard a metal rubbing noise coming from the front passenger side of my vehicle. I took it back to gm they checked it and my car was diagnosed with a steering column and quoted a $3100.00 for repair…”
filed Sep 7, 2016
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% |
| 2003 Vue | 45 | 7% |
| 2002 Vue | 18 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.