2003 Saturn Vue body problems

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Body · IL

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 all the time,

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Body · 28,900 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency 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 recurred each time the contact attempted to open the driver side door while inside the vehicle. The contact had to exit the vehicle from the passenger side door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,900.

Filed May 11, 2015 · Body, Locks · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the driver side door and the rear passenger side door electronic lock and unlock functions failed. The contact was not able to open the doors from inside or outside of the vehicle. The contact had to use the key to enter the vehicle due to the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the failure progressed. The contact was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v490000 (electrical system) and was to contact an authorized dealer to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

Filed Sep 15, 2013 · Body · 113,000 miles · PA

On 4 occasions,...I went to open my drivers' side door.it would not open. I had to roll my window down (power windows) to open the door from the outside.I took my vehicle back each time,...it works for a few days,...then I cannot open the door from the inside.at one point this week,..my window got stuck,..and I could not get my arm thru it to reach the outside door handle to get out of my vehicle.this is a death trap !!!!! Northeast auto/credit (bhph) refuses to trade me out of this.

Filed Jul 30, 2013 · Body · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the front engine mount was completely rusted. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that there was an eight inch rust hole of the right side of the engine cradle and multiple small rust areas throughout the engine cradle. The dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 132,404.

Filed Sep 22, 2012 · Body, Steering · 115,293 miles · NY

As I was driving my and it car began to pull to the right and the tires began to squeal. In my mind I thought I thought I needed better tires and a wheel alignment. As I was driving to get the tires and alignment I heard a cracking from underneath the car, this really scared me. At this point the pull to the right was even stronger. I arrive to a tire shop and put tires on thinking this would be better but it was the same so I drove across the street to a mechanic to get a wheel alignment and the mechanic came out and went underneath the car when he came back up he stated that "your subframe and chasis is cracked all the way through, park it immediately for safety reasons, in his 20 years of experience as a mechanic he only saw his twice the first time was in another car that was recalled and mine that should be on recall with the level of danger, especially because I see you have a baby's car seat in your backseat". He also said even an older car should not have a subframe crack like this, and that the motor can fall out while I'm driving and the wheels will collapse. What am I supposed to do I can't even trade it in and it's worth $5500 and the cost would be fananimal to fix. I can't get to work and even child car this is horrible. Please help.this is a defective car and the worst I have ever had.

Filed Sep 10, 2012 · Body, Suspension · 83,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, a bolt broke off the rear driver side wheel causing the sub frame to crack and the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and stated that the lower control arm and the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 83,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 31, 2011 · Body, Transmission · 77,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 45 MPH. Additionally, the front driver and passenger side doors were unable to be opened from the inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the dealer advised that the transmission would need replacing as well as the door hinges. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The transmission was replaced but the doors were not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 106,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2010 · Body · 76,500 miles · CA

After rainy days the entire driver side floor is soaked with water, overhead on roof is also wet along side the driver door and sunroof causing the driver side seat to become wet. I'm concerned about a mold forming in my vehicle, which is used to transport children daily.

Filed Oct 13, 2009 · Body · 76,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The locks and latches on the passenger and driver side doors cannot be opened from the inside. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and he realigned the doors' track. However when it rains the doors will not open. Upon contacting the dealer, a technician concluded that she would have to pay $80.00 for a diagnostic fee. The failure mileage was 74,000.