Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Saturn Vue
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Saturn Vue has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 167 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V490000 Ignition Key Can Be Removed When In On Position NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V386000 GM/FMVSS 210/SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 52 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 31 complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
Of the 167 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 167 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Saturn VUE has a moderate number of owner complaints, totaling 167, and two recall campaigns. The largest issues relate to the electrical system and engine, with less frequent mentions of power train and steering. The data suggests an average reliability, but the evidence is somewhat limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 80,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine and cooling | 70,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| power train | 90,000–110,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | occasional |
| steering | 85,000–105,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Cooling system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Steering alignment
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical issues
- Engine overheating
- Transmission slipping
- Steering play
- Unexpected stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Saturn Vue at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.