2003 Saturn Vue: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jan 12, 2021 · Electrical, Visibility · 150,000 miles · PA

When my horn fuse in my horn is non stop blaring also my front wipers fuse in good and my wipes are not working

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 150,000 miles · WI

Occasionally there has been a line of smoke coming from my steering column when I start the car. Now my windshield wipers will not turn off unless I remove the fuse. I am concerned about a fire and will be getting it fixed, however I have read of other saturn owners having this same problem. So I know mine is not the only car out there to have this problem.

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 80,000 miles · WI

Car starts, however check engine, brake, service light all come on. Power steering does not work, nor does rear wiper. Have in past been able to reset the issue by pulling and replacing fuses which solves issue temporarily. However that fix no longer working. Also, need to wrench hard on steering wheel to be able to start ignition. Once on, able to remove key while vehicle is still running.

Filed Sep 28, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · NC

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.

Filed Jun 21, 2011 · Electrical · 153,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Aug 4, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 53,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact stated she has had the driver side wheel bearing and ignition switch repaired. In addition, the rear differential failed and the engine coolant was leaking into the engine. The windshield wiper sprayer was also defective. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The contact stated she did not feel safe driving the vehicle. There were no further repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 14, 2010 · Transmission · CT

The transmission was replaced last fall due to a problem that saturn was already aware of. The vehicle had been rolling back when stopped just like a standard. On 5/6/10, the vehicle started rolling back again, the windshield wipers started acting funny, and the service engine light came on. On 5/12/10, the vehicle was being driven, when the operator noticed a smell like burning plastic and saw smoke coming from the steering column. She pulled into a large parking lot, parked, turned off the vehicle, and called her sister-in-law, who advised her to call the fire department. The engine company responded, and, using a thermal imager, found the signal light / head light switch to be approximately 350 degrees. There was a small bubble of melted plastic and the insulation on some of the wires was melted. The part number found on the component was abd29790608 22679804.

Filed Jun 4, 2008 · Electrical · 84,000 miles · NM

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and the windshield wipers activated automatically. The interior dome light flashed intermittently, and the vehicle shut completely off and would not restart. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. They placed her name on a waiting list and informed her that she will be notified when the parts arrived. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.

Filed May 31, 2007 · Electrical, Steering · 27,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn vue. While driving 35 MPH, the power steering failed and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle can be driven, but has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact stated the gauges did not function properly. The purchase date and correct VIN were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 27,000. Updated 02/01/08. *lj the consumer stated A/C, horn, windshield wipers, internal lights, and odometer all were inoperable. The consumer stated austin saturn tried to tighten the fuse block bolts, but it was actually worse afterwards. They replaced the bcm for half price. Updated 02/01/08

Filed May 10, 2007 · Brakes, Locks · NY

2003 vue customer states that the transmission had a recall and after having it fix it began to have problems a couple of months later then the whole transmission had to be replaced**cc the drivers door would not open from the inside, the brakes squealed whenever the consumer backed-up and the rear wiper was replaced.

Filed Nov 27, 2006 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · MS

Saturn vue horn failure due to poor engineering design. Dealer advised that airbag, horn, and horn relay has to be replaced. However, the horn relay is the same relay part number as the rear window wiper - trading out the relays did not cause the rear window washer to stop working, therefore the problem is not in the horn relay. The dealer disconnected some of the systems, including the flasher, to disconnect the horn when it would have been easier to unplug the horn at the horn rather than under the dash. The dealer advised that this is a design failure but wants ~$800 to replace the airbag, horn, and relay. This is not an uncommon problem based on the other complaints listed. I purchased a saturn strictly because of service dependability --- and apparently that is not sufficient reason to remain with saturn now that gm has taken over.

Filed Aug 9, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

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.