Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the key slipped out of the ignition without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the ignition was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage 125,000.
2003 Saturn Vue electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that she was unable to turn the key in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. Updated 06/17/14 ma udated 8/23/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that she was able to remove the key from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the low power light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) that the vehicle was not included in. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 6/10/14*cn updated 8/17/17
Steering wheel needs to be muscled to allow key to be inserted and turned for ignition when starting. However, key easily falls out while engine is running and car is being operated.
Vehicle continually dies as driving down the road at any rate of speed. The ignition switch and cylinder have both been replaced with no success. Also, new battery installed. Vehicle still continues to stall at any rate of speed.
My key sometimes won't go into igniton and once it does, it sometimes falls out while I am driving or the car loses power while I'm driving. Is this problem a part of the gm recalls for 2003 saturns ??
While traveling at about 45 miles per hour, the engine stopped and there were no indicators. After safely pulling the coasting vehicle to the side of the road, I noticed that the ignition switch with key in it, had moved to the off position. This seems to be the same issue currently being addressed by gm but the 2003 vue is not part of the recall.
Ignition locks up and cannot turn to start car. Can loosen up by wiggling steering wheel ,gear shift or key. Has been happening for years but complaints were ignored. Now hearing about gm's ignition recall . I'm very concerned.
Vehicle would inexplicably and without warning completely shut down ,killing power to all components. Sometimes if you stopped and put it into park it would restart. Other times it would take a while. My mechanic was unable to replicate the problem. It was quite alarming and caused me to get rid of the vehicle a couple months after buying it and absorbing a substantial loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they were unable to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact mentioned that all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost complete electrical power. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 93,000.
We have had the car not start a couple of times. When the key is put into the ignition on our vue the car doesn't want to turn over. After taking it to a dealer the car was found to be sending improper signals to the engine that shut off the fuel pump and wouldn't allow the car to start. It seemed that switching the key out to the second key that came with the car it was fixed but on 02/25 the same issues started again and the car will start and run fine once it decides to turn on. After seeing the recall information from gm I believe the issue we have is the precursor to they ignition issue with the other 2003-2007 models of saturns.
While driving the car will randomly lose power, the security light blinks 3 times then the car will either regain power or shut off.
I have a saturn vue 2003 someone was sitting in passenger they thought I had my car in park and they tried to open the door and when I put my car in park the passenger door wont open from inside so I went out and tried to open the passenger from the outside. I was able to open with the remote now I can't get it to open with the remote it has to do with security system.
Much regret I ever purchased this saturn vue 2003, I left my home yesterday was left stranded in the road as the transmission started felt like skipping and when I had to stop for a vehicle coming in the road it wouldn't drive at all! Wouldn't go in gear for the drive or reverse!! So someone called a sheriff. I then called a friend who had to come and push vehicle out of road traffic. This transmission was replaced in 2010 it's as if it was never done! This is my only means of transportation for work so needless to say I am out of work yesterday, and today!!! Calling saturn service at 7:30 am sure they are going to jump right on it (sarcasm). The past month the electrical will blink on and off. Then after a while of driving it goes completely out. Until the next drive then the blinking starts. I hope no one has a young new driver attempting to drive these vehicles. They are by no means safe!!! My 16 year old daughter wouldn't have been able to handle what I went through with this vehicle yesterday. It would have put a young female at risk!!! I do not have thousands of dollars to sink into this vehicle I still owe $7,000 on an undriveable vehicle. I am a homeowner with a mortgage and a single parent that work hours have been cut back drastically at work. I didn't know about the lawsuit until now I now understand why when I went to try and trade this vehicle a few months back to no avail makes sense now why no car dealer wanted this vehicle!!! Everything makes sense why no one would trade! I have always been able to trade vehicles until now. This is my last gm vehicle. To say the least. I have no family here to help with my problem so I am certainly open for suggestions should someone have any??? Thanks
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.
While returning on a trip and using the turn signal normally, there were several incidents in which the turn signal sounded like it was working at about twice the normal rate, however there was no indication that the turn lights were coming on. On one particular instance, when this happened, the turn signal got extremely warm to the touch and smoke was observed coming from the switch. There were several subsequent incidents during this trip and on subsequent days, but only the one in which the switch actually smoked (which is why I indicated a fire above). When I called saturn (gm dealership) about this, they mentioned that a similar switch was under recall, but not this one. After having replaced the turn signal switch, I had asked if saturn wanted the defective unit. Surprisingly, saturn didn't seem too concerned and asked me to contact the dealership. The dealership, in turn, told me that all they could determine is that there was a problem with the switch and to contact saturn customer service. I am quite certain that if we hadn't corrected the issue (which is difficult to describe) that a more dangerous situation could've been caused, and that this switch design is faulty and may pose a safety (thermal) concern. I have kept the old switch and will gladly provide it to the federal safety agency if requested to do so. I didn't feel it safe to keep using the old switch, and while the cost was rather minimal to have it replaced, I'm surprised that saturn didn't offer to reimburse me and as I stated previously, didn't request the faulty part to be returned. I have not had any similar incidents since replacing the switch, which certainly corrected it. The part number listed on the old switch is shown as being ar339790736/22679804. In order to not cause the switch to go into the mode described above, it was best to not use the turn signal any more than possible.
I was rear ended on march 19th in springdale arkansas. I was parked at a stop light when a car rear ended me. The driver did not have insurance and his name was [xxx] address on the accident report was[xxx]. The vehicle was a mitsubishi mirage license plate 551 rkz and drivers license number [xxx]. The officers name was [xxx]. I received the letter from the insurance company progressive stating that he did not have insurance. The following day after the accident on the way home my service engine light, oil light and several other lights flashed. There was a loud popping noise and black smoke came pouring out and everything shut down. I have since noticed there is a recall for this same thing but was told it is not for my specific VIN number. I am arguing with the insurance company because they refuse to repair the engine part which they said was not due to the accident. I think the impact from the wreck knocked the oil filler cap off because when the geico adjusters had the car they could not find it. I found the oil filler cap down in the front between the front of the engine and front of the car. Oil was all over the engine and seized from what the geico adjusters said. I am placing a complaint with the insurance commissioner on geico for not picking me up for road side assistance, taking to long to repair the bumper, not knowing what they are doing taking so long to be able to repair the car. They tried charging me a $500 deductible when I had uninsured and underinsured motorists and several other issues with them. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Timing chain broke on the vehicle while driving it.
Purchased this vehicle in august 2010 with 85000 miles on it, one week after buying the vehicle the body control module went out. Around six months later the coil pack went out, two months after that the front bearings went out. At about eight months the tumbler in the ignition went out. At about nine months the thermostat went out. We now are being told that the rack and pinion and transmission are bad at 116000 miles and less than 18 months since our purchase date. After extensive research I have found that we are not the only ones having these sort of issues. I also have been told that there was a class action lawsuit against the maker of the vehicle in which we were not notified of. I feel that this vehicle is unsafe and it seems quite rare that one would have so many issues with a vehicle in a short amount of time.
My horn started blowing early 1 morning and I had to disconnect my horn the switch went out the horn switch is in the air bag assembly. This was a common problem with the 2003 saturn vue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated that there were multiple failures within the vehicle. The vehicle was hesitant to accelerate accompanied with a loud, humming noise. The horn sensor was melted, causing the horn to malfunction and sound continuously. The fuel tank was also fractured, causing a fuel leak and fumes to fill the vehicle cabin. The muffler was abnormally loud and the steering wheel would seize without warning and most frequently when attempting a left turn. In addition, the timing chain failed. The hazard light activation button also fractured therefore; the contact was unable to utilize the hazard lights. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted in regards to all of the failures experienced in the vehicle but neither provided any assistance to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.
I have an 03 saturn vue with multiple issues. I should have complained years ago but I am only now seeing the blogs regarding this dangerous hideous vehicle. The back window wiper blades work whenever, sporadically; the emergency flashers are inoperable most of the time, the button that turns them on is defective,;the electrical system- caution lights come on and off;reduced power light comes on and the car will not accelerate in heavy traffic. I have had some close calls in this vehicle and I realized it should of not been allowed to be on the road. It is a disaster. Why are our tax dollars bailing out companies like gm when they make such defective, death traps as this? Something is truly wrong here. Run from the saturn vue -hopefully it will not be on the road much longer but I just don't want to be one of its casualties.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While driving approximate 25 MPH, the contact heard a loud popping sound under the hood immediately followed by the eruption of flames. The contact stopped the vehicle and had complications opening the door because the vehicle had lost all electrical power. The contact was eventually able to open the door and exit the vehicle. The police and fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to tow station and was declared as destroyed. The cause of the fire was undetermined. The approximate failure mileage was 99,072.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While the contact started the ignition, the entire instrument panel illuminated with the flickering of four automatic door locks. In addition, the front and rear windshield wipers began to operate. The failures recurred intermittently whether the vehicle was in motion or not. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
Body control module (bcm) failure with loss of power steering and gauges.
Alarm lights such as brakes, ABS, service, & service engine soon continues to be lit once the car is started. The green light indicator that is supposedly constant is now intermittently flashing. The odometer went back to practically zero. The gas tank indicator is erratic, now it's almost full while a few weeks back, it's on empty.
We were driving to work in our 2003 saturn vue 5 speed, going 60 MPH on the freeway when all of a sudden the RPM's started to go up and down when we let off the gas and would stall when we would shift. We figured it out pretty fast and looked for an on ramp while we tried to "pigeon" foot the gas and brake to prevent a stall in the middle of the freeway, then power steering went out and the dashboard lost power, we knew that something was very very wrong and that if we didn't' get off the freeway, we could be in serious trouble if the engine lost power. We spotted an off ramp ahead and with no power steering and no dashboard lights we crossed 3 lanes of traffic, just as we hit the off ramp the car started to sputter (RPM's going up and down) even with our foot on the gas, we lost all power and the engine quit in the middle of an intersection and almost got hit by a truck coming down the hill. Luckily he swerved and missed another car coming the opposite direction. We pushed the car to an incline and rolled the car into a park and ride where my husband tried to figure out what was wrong. He figured it was the alternator so we had a friend pick one up for us and meet as the park and ride. He replaced the alternator and as usual for jump starting a car, we turned off all electrical draws (radio, A/C, fan ect.) the car started up, the RPM's fluctuated briefly, then it was ok. 2 weeks later the exact same thing happened on a highway going 50 MPH, luckily we were able to pull over and try to fix it again. Same thing, turned off all electrical, jumped the car and started right up. 3 weeks later the RPM's started fluctuating and we figured out we needed to pigeon the gas and brake so it wouldn't stall and limped it home. Saturn says it's the bcm computer and it's a "common" problem. We now have to pay $700 hundred dollars and find a way to get the saturn to the dealership without wrecking.
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