2002 Saturn Vue: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 107,257 miles · MA

Car power shuts down while driving, unable to start again in any traffic or road conditions to move car to a safe area. Full loss of power unexpected, vehicle simply stops running. This vehicle was purchased 'used' from a private seller I suspect was well aware of the situation but didn't expose it. $2300 spent so far with no findings as to why the problem occurs. Only an added 30 miles to the odometer since purchase. Present reading is 107,251.

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NY

While driving at highway speeds, vehicle stalled,and would not restart. Vehicle coasted to lane off traffic. Vehicle would not move. Family of four in vehicle. Had a police officer shut down lane of traffic. Very very dangerous. Diagnosis: timing chain.

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · 155,000 miles · CA

Started the car, turned around in my driveway and started pulling out onto the road, vehicle just stalled and refused to start again, engine cracks and turns over but wont start. Thank god there wasnt any traffic or I would have been t boned. I was able to push the vehicle back offf the road. Vehicle still wont start

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Engine · 84,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. While driving 45 MPH, the timing chain failed and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the timing chain fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Engine · 100,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the repairs were unknown. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 141,000. D

Filed Jun 27, 2014 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact stated that in the process of restarting the vehicle, the key slipped out of the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing but they could not determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Engine · 67,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled for a brief moment. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the reverse wave plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed May 18, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 91,000 miles · TN

Car will stall at various speeds, sometimes will completely die or will go off for 10-30 seconds, turning signals will occasionally work but will go out. No codes will show up when tested, so the cause is unknown.

Filed Apr 14, 2014 · Electrical · 179,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. The contact stated that the key became damaged and fell out of the ignition switch sporadically while the vehicle was in motion. Additionally, the vehicle would sporadically fail to start. The vehicle also stalled without warning and the service engine light would randomly illuminate. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system) but the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same failure that was listed in the recall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who replaced the keys but the failure recurred. The contact had to unplug and reattach the battery multiple times to start the vehicle. The vehicle was to be towed to a repair shop where it was diagnosed that the lock cylinder and ignition switch needed to be repaired. The vehicle was to be inspected and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179000.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Electrical · 79,300 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue.the contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed there was an ignition failure. The vehicle was repaired however, the exact repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,300 and the current mileage was 79,440.

Filed Feb 3, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 110,000 miles · CO

Electrical system starting to act up (every dashboard light comes on) causing the vehicle to lose power and stall while driving. Steering power was lost and brakes became very soft. Happens at random speeds from 20mph and up to 65mph. Very scary! I have a child and I couldn't get my hazard lights to come on until the electrical calmed down. Was nearly rear-ended multiple times with a child in the vehicle. Finally had to replace the throttle body on the vehicle which is very expensive.

Filed Aug 30, 2008 · Engine · 102,639 miles · MI

I was driving my 2002 saturn vue (4 cyl, 2.2 l engine, manual transmission) on the freeway. The engine stalled and then lost power. I fortunately was able to coast down the freeway exit, and I (with the assistance of a few kind hearted motorists) had to push my car out of the exit lane and on coming traffic. My car was towed through aaa to a service garage. The mechanic informed me that the timing chain broke, and in turn damaged the pistons, thus requiring me to replace the engine in my vehicle. Replacing the engine is estimated to cost between $1,800 and $2,800 depending upon the availability of the engine in my area. It is my understanding through reading today that there may have been a recall on this very issue with the saturn 2.2 l engines, but I was never contacted by general motors concerning this issue with the 2.2 l engine. I am fortunate that I was able to exit the freeway safely, that other motorists were able to hold off traffic and assist me pushing the car to safety, and that my child, other family members, and I were not in an accident or injured due to this failure at high speed.