2003 Saturn Vue: airbag warning light

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 11/18/15*lj updated 1/12/2016 *js updated 01/26/16.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 6/18/15

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Airbags, Transmission · 100,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the gears failed to shift into place properly. Also, the air bag warning light was continuously illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the air bag components were working up to standards and was unable to diagnose the failure related to the gear shift lever. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available. Pam

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 35,343 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. Additionally, smoke emitted from the center of the steering wheel where the horn was positioned. The contact also mentioned that the key released from the ignition while the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to locate a problem. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,343. Updated 06/10/14*lj updated 8/21/2017

Filed Feb 3, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · GA

I notice the beginning of the week when I started my car the air bag light and the service engine light remained on in my vehicle. I called my mechanic immediately and he told me that seemed be be a wiring or mechanical issue with the vehicle. He stated that saturn did have a recall on the vehicle for this issue and I needed to get a hold of someone immediately. That is why I am filing his complaint asking for immediate assistance with the critical issue with my vehicle. Please if someone can contact immediately.

Filed May 21, 2011 · Airbags · 67,600 miles · OH

Air bag light remains on- for a few years. Which, in turn, keeps the check engine light on. Dealer looked at it a few years ago, and said all that could be done would be fix the computer. It would need a replacement and that would be my responsibility. It would cost well over $500. Wonder if there is a recall or some way I would not need to pay.

Filed Sep 9, 2009 · Airbags · 57,632 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. As a consequence, in a situation that warrants, the air bags may fail to deploy. The contact is aware that a serious injury could occur in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the air bag control module needed to be replaced; however, since the parts were on back order no repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 57,632.

Filed Mar 29, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · 50,101 miles · NY

Failed vti transmission..started on 12/03/03 with 9199 miles. Reduced power light, car would not go when placed in gear, fix-code p0107, map sensor low circuit voltage transmission control system on 6/28/04 with n14807 miles. Wrench lit, saturn allegedly not found on 12-02-04 with 20178 miles not properly shifting,wrench light,fixed. Dtc b2707 into shift lock transmission on 6/30/05 with 27797 miles ses light, not found. On 7/17/06 with 48664 mi.les wont shift gears. Fix total rebuild as per saturn extended warranty. On 11/21/06 4with 8664 miles not shifting , stopped, then went into heavy traffic. Would not go in reverse, fix ed again. On 3/10/07 with 50107 miles stopped in heavy traffic then went. Intermitently shook in heavy traffic when at operating temperatures. As per saturn not found. Also, air bag/horn issues, on 1/31/06 with 38441 miles air bag light was on. .saturn alledged not found on 4/10/06, and on 41040 miles again air bag li, as per saturn dtcb1800472,,dtcb1001, replaced modual assembly.was charged $578.40 .after that horn was going on own , assumed was part of alarm system . Horn burned out, and saturn wanta about $1500 to repair when there iwas a an admitted design flaw. Alarm system was verified by outside source operational, not even sure if air bag will deploy in an accident.

Filed Mar 17, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · 39,180 miles · IL

It started with having strange clicking in the turn signals. Then the temp light would come on and the needle would bury itself into the red portion of the dial. We noticed no smell or problems with driving the car and the radiator and coolant resevior checked out to be fine. Next came the oil light on after we had already had the oil changed. Then the air bag light would stay on longer after starting the car. Then as suddenly as things started, everything went back to normal except the turn signals. A few weeks later it began. This time with the horn getting stuck, then the service light coming on and staying on along with the oil light. Then the airbag light started staying on longer and longer. By this time it is winter and I'm hearing strange sounds from the front of the car. One day we notice the horn is no longer working and the front end sound like it's going to fall off. We're afraid to use the heater defroster too much for fear the car may over heat. I take the vehicle in for oil change and diagnotic. It was not bought at a saturn dealer. I am told that the housing for the oil filter is broken and needs replacing. I pay for half of that. I need new links in the front. The horn works. The temp gauge is going into the red. After I explained what was going on with the gauges. It was suggested I take it to a saturn dealer. I went to my local saturn dealer and they replaced the front links. They diagnosed the other problems as: airbag steer wheel contacts collapsed - $800.00, shorted bcm- $449.00, horn shorted- $101.00, fuse blown-$23.60, not including labor. Spoke with saturn corp, they have agreed to pay $500.00 toward repair of airbag as long as we go to the saturn dealer. Presently we're seeking monetary assistance from the selling dealership which has moved over 50 miles away. This case is still pending.

Filed Nov 29, 2005 · Airbags, Electrical · 48,000 miles · NY

The horn in my 2003 saturn vue malfunctioned. When taken to the local saturn dealer for repair, they replaced several components ($400) and ultimately told me they had to replace the computer module that governed the horn ($700). They also told me that this module governed the airbags. However, the airbag warning light was not lit because the computer module had failed. A horn part shorted out and resulted in my son driving a car with no airbags and no warning of that.