Wheel bearing replaced 3 times now on the same wheel. I have had to replace the wheel barring twice so far for a 2003 vue, none of this would be covered under warranty because according to saturn, it all started when I had to much mileage. I'm about to replace it again for the 3rd time and I thought I saw that there was a recall but apparently not. There is no crash to report because it makes this terrible noise that lets me know what is happening and I can replace it before it gets bad.
2003 Saturn Vue suspension complaints
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I have had continued suspension problems with my 2003 saturn vue awd v-6. I have gone through several sets of tires with the tires wearing unevenly. I have taken it to the dealership, complaining of loud noise coming from the front end near the tires. They did not find it. I have had the sway bars replaced, and now believe that my front wheel bearing need to be replaced. I have subsequently found many, many complaints on the internet dealing with the same problem, of suspension, wheel bearing failure, and loud noise coming from the vehicles. I have also found multiple cases where owners have had to replace their wheel bearing more than once. I am very concerned about my safety, now that I know that it is not an isolated incident.
I am dissatisfied with the corrective action towards saturn vue recall campaign # 04067001. The inside pivot bolt on the driver side rear lateral link sheared off on our saturn vue before having the recall work performed. The bolt I am talking about is the m12-1.75x85mm 10.9 hardness bolt. Moments before the bolt broke, my wife and only child were on the highway. Luckily she was off the highway and only traveling around 20 MPH rounding a corner when the bolt sheared off. That very bolt that sheared off was replaced with the exact same diameter and hardness bolt as part of the corrective action. To me, saturn is still compromising the safety of my wife and only child. I crawled under a 2007 saturn vue on the showroom floor at saturn of binghamton. Just as I suspected...........that very same pivot bolt under the 2007 was much larger in diameter (16mm in diameter roughly). So this was obviously apparent in the engineers design, because they made a change to the newer vehicles. It was obviously a design flaw, so why wasn't ours fixed correctly? What's from keeping this same bolt from shearing off again in say 2 or 3 years. The m12 bolt obviously doesn't have the shear strength for that application. That is why they are now putting a much larger diameter bolt in its place on the newer models. All these 2002-2004 saturn vue owners in the country have warm and fuzzy feelings about feeling safe in their vehicle again now that they had the recall campaign performed. When in fact the majority don??t even have a clue what the recall entailed. Saturn is banking on these vehicles to be in the scrap yard before anything major happens again. This is a very serious issue, and needs to be addressed!!! I addressed this issue with saturn customer service already. They are basically saying tough luck, the recall corrective action is what it is.
Tl*- the contact has a 2003 saturn vue and stated that the vehicle was making a noise that sounded like a plane taking off while driving at 50 MPH or above. While turning at slow speed there was a creaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact had a failure with the hub assembly at 40,644 miles and replaced the hub assembly. At 46,972 the contact had the same failure and replaced the hub assembly. The vehicle was now having the same symptoms they had in the prior failures before they replaced the hub assembly. The contact can provide any invoice repair if needed. The current mileage was 65000.
Squeak noise intermittent when first obtained vehicle. Adjustments made periodically under warranty ( to dashboard etc.) noise seemed to go away but always came back. Noise became louder, and more like a creaking noise, when at low speeds or over bumps when brake is not being pressed. Took vue in while under 49,700 miles, visual inspection found front stabilizer links to be noisy. I declined them repairing it as they would not replace fro free or discount, even with such low mileage, and noise has been present. I stopped taking it to the dealer after warranty was up as they have a reputation in town to not work with the customer. Lateral links were already replaced under warranty, I feel the stabilizer links should be replaced free also, with such low mileage. I will take it to a mechanic and have it down, for my own safety, but I feel I deserve reimbursement for that as well as the front and rear brakes I just had put on and front wheel bearing! I also had to replace all 4 tires on car due to wear, and car had less than 4500 miles on it.
Cv joints were replaced at 22000 now againat 37000 I need to replace them. Front rotors were replaced at 22000 and again at 33000 timing belt at 20000 needed replacement I replaced the main computer controller in aug 2006. This car is a piece of crap and I will never buy a saturn again I bought this brand new off the lot in jan 2003 and have had major things go wrong. I also need to now replace the tires ( dullers) at 37000 because I am hydroplanng all over the place.I had a loud sound from my passenger window that took 2 years to diagnosis and repair and the rear end was recalled and the cooling fan replaced at 24000.
I have a 2003 saturn vue @51,000 miles both front and back wheel bearings need replacing. I have replaced the front at my expense ($550.77) the back one also needs to be replaced. This can be dangerous not only to myself, any passengers in my vehicle or other motorists.
2003 saturn vue failed to start. *kb the vehicle made squeaking noises when the consumer made a right turn, in addition to various other rumblings. The consumer experienced problems with the rotors, bearings and transmission. A special wheel bearing had to be ordered as well as a special side cover and hardware for the transmission. The coolant switch was defective. The rear wipers would stick. The gas gauge would only read 3/4 full. The air condition stopped working and the hot and cold knob did not go all the to cool. The starter was replaced which was the reason the vehicle wasn't starting. The transfer case seal was replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated there has been ongoing problems with the vehicle since it was purchased. The suspension was unstable which caused the vehicle to sway and transmission caused the vehicle to pull to one side. The sales dealer has inspected the vehicle several times and determined there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact was informed by the dealer the 30-day limit on a lemon had expired.
I have a 2003 saturn vue. Since I purchased this vehicle, I have now had 5 wheel bearings replaced, one per wheel and 2 on passenger front side. The first 4 were covered under warranty but the last one cost $410 to have replaced. I complained about the cost and since I had each wheel bearing replaced at the dealership, they only charged me 25% of the cost. Five wheel bearings in 3 years in not a very good record. I would like to have this issue researched because, to me, it seems that it is either a lemon or a recall item.
Dt*: the contact stated there was a clunking noise coming from the front suspension at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for inspection. The dealer determined the front control arm linkage and bushings needed to be replaced. The service department performed the repair as instructed by the dealer. The problem was with the rear suspension lateral link assemblies. Updated 04/06/06.
2003 saturn vue hood release cable and windshield wiper motor was replaced. *ts the rear differential was replaced (warranty). While repairing the rear differential the technician noticed that the prompt shaft center bearing was broken (warranty). There was noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The technician determined that the transaxle. The technician updated the TCM and added CVT additive (warranty). The check engine light illuminated on the dash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the oxygen sensor was faulty (warranty). The air bag and horn were also replaced.
Consumer was unable to have recall work done on 2003 saturn vue, due to parts were not available. *ts the consumer also encountered problems with the A/C failing to work properly, molding peeling away from the structure and the rear suspension collapsing which caused the roll over.
Dt: 2003 saturn vue. The front sway bar links and torsion bar have been replaced three times and the problem recurred. The suspension and steering made grinding sounds and the car handled differently. They were replaced on march 8, 2004, march 3 2005, and july 27, 2005. The vehicle has 29,000 miles on it. Saturn told the consumer to see the dealership about the problem. *ak the ABS activated under normal braking conditions. The wiper switch was replaced due to a short. The steering shaft needed to be lubricated.
Dt: this was the second time the front and back wheel bearings have been replaced, the saturn dealer refused to replace them , insisting that the tires were not properly rotated. Went back to saturn again and said the tires needed to be replaced. Have replaced all four of the tires. Saturn replaced the front two tires themselves. Currently, the bearings e failed again on the front and back. The first time the consumer took vehicle to saturn for bearing replacement was on august 6, 2003.
Dt: the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue, while driving at 50-55 MPH and when it is raining the vehicle will hydroplane. Has to slow down to prevent losing control of the vehicle. The consumer states as long as there are puddles of water on the road the vehicle will hydroplane. The service dealer states they are aware of this happening. The contact contacted the saturn customer service, and they are going to get back in contact with him today.
I have a 2003 saturn vue awd v6 VIN [xxx]. When I had bought this vehicle there was a popping sound in the front drive-train while turning at any speed. I was about to purchase another vue from a used car dealership, but upon reading the car facts report it was a 'factory buy back' for an un-fixed popping sound in the front end subsequently I did not purchase this vehicle. The other day I was out fishing down a dirt road I had passed my favorite spot. So, I had to make a 3 point turn on the uneven road, I turned the wheel all the way to the left and the front left tire went into a pot hole, I put it into reverse giving it gas while turning the wheel to the right and heard a sound pop!-cruuunch! After a quick field inspection it looked like the cv boot came loose and lost all the grease . So I drove it real slow back home and after taking the tire off I saw that there was metal shavings, bearings, pieces ect. On the front left axle. Saturn told me they would take care of it through the warranty an I am still awaiting the return of my vehicle. It is to my belief that this is an often occuring problem. Should this happen to someone who did not realize the seriousness of the problem death could result from hard braking or evasive manuvering with this existing condition to the axle. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Saturn has a defect in their rear wheel bearing on their 2003 vue. I have had three replaced on my vehicle and have another out.
While driving at any speed vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the rear suspension needed to be replaced. *ak vibration was felt at speeds of 75 MPH. The consumer heard a grinding noise when making left or right turn. Rear wheels locking and skipping. The dealership found rear differential was bad causing vibration and dragging of wheels. The consumer stated that the manufacturer put out a technical service bulletin but failed to alert the consumers. Technical service bulletin dated 04/04 # 03-04-20-003a.
We took our vue in for the recent recall requiring replacement of rear lateral link assemblies. We had a "clunking" noise in the front and were told the front link assemblies, front stabilizer shaft and front mount assembly and strut upper bearing needed to also be replaced. We had to pay for this. Car is only 2 years old but has 48,000 miles on it so it is off warranty. We were told the damage was not due to driving (I.e. Hitting a bump, railroad track, etc) but it was "because the parts just were corroded. Probably from road salt" by the service rep (jesse scott, saturn of grand rapids, mi). Could there be a connection with the recall for the rear suspension and the additional damage to the front suspension? Again, the car will not even be 2 years old until may, 2005.
While driving vehicle ran off the road. Consumer did not hit anything, and nothing hit the vehicle. Upon trying to steer the vehicle back onto the road the left rear wheel fell off. *ak the consumer stated that both rear wheels fell off.
I was involved in a rollover incident with my 2003 saturn vue while traveling on the new york state thruway. I was traveling at approximately 55-60 MPH due to rain and wet roadway. Suddenly, the vehicle began to slide to the left (may have hydroplaned). I attempted to steer out of the slide and the rear of the vehicle swung around clockwise. The vehicle rolled and left the shoulder of the road. The vehicle came to rest on the passenger side in the area off the right shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was totalled. I have been told by the insurance appraiser that the left rear suspension gave way and the left rear wheel area folded under. I had received the voluntary recall notice regarding the rear suspension back in august. I received a phone call from the saturn dealer shortly there after advising me to call the dealership in 3 weeks to schedule the work. I called to schedule the work as directed and was advised that the parts would not be available until january of 2005, and that I would be receiving another letter. I have received nothing further to date.
The 2003 saturn vue ,,,has a fron end suspension ...that had not been recalld for the front end of my saturn had inumerus parts replaced ...not only one time but more than 5 times, each part was replaced ... Saturn dont help ,,,neither my attorney general office . Please look on customer surveys site and you will see tha a lot of people have the same poblem .....that one day will cause a fatality...... Also my axle just broken on the hayway ,,,my car only have 38.000 miles.
Saturn is stalling about fixing the recall work on my unsafe 2003 saturn vue.
Bad weather conditions (rain) car hit side guard on highway, rear wheel snapped off causing roll over - resulted in injury to driver - car totally destryoed.
We have continually had our struts adjusted/and or replaced. We have brought the car in for repair more than 15 times in less than 2 years. We have had the struts replaced at least 4 times and had to have tires replaced due to alignment issues caused by the strut problems. The car was first brought in about 11 days after purchase and almost every month - month and a half since then.
Rear suspension unsafe. *bf through the media the consumer became aware of her vehicle's rear suspension problem. The consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that the federal safety agency test was not reliable an d that the repairs could not be done until october 2004.
I own a 2003 saturn vue v-6 awd. We have had the front torsion support bars replaced 4 times within a year of owning this vehicle. We are not satisfied with this at all. There must be another problem that is causing the torsion support bar to go bad. 4 times in a year, there is a problem there. All repairs have been under warranty. We are now taking the vehicle back again for what appears to be the same thing . Saturn assures us they have a area manager monitoring our concern.
While driving at 25 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a head collision. As result of the collision rear suspension collapsed. Insurance company indicated to the consumer vehicle was totaled. Dealership was notified. Consumer has picture of the accident.
My wife was travelling north on interstate rt 83 towards york, pa in our 2003 saturn vue. The weather was light rain with the temperatures in the low to mid 30's. The time of day was around noon. Without warning, she lost control of the vehicle. It rolled over, resting on the passenger-side facing oncoming traffic. I viewed the vehicle after the accident. The driver-side rear wheel was crooked, as if the rear axle were bent. However, there was no damage to the driver-side of the vehicle. I thought that was very unusual to have a bent rear wheel with no damage on that side of the vehicle. Now I'm wondering if the wheel collapse defect is what caused our saturn vue to roll over.
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