2004 Saturn Vue: check engine light

8 of the 276 complaints about the 2004 Saturn Vue describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 92,374
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 77 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2009
6
2008
32
2007
25
2006
4
2005
2
2004
8
2003
33
2002
15

What owners say

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 250,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. While the contact's daughter was driving the vehicle, the key fell out of the ignition. The failure occurred more than twice while driving. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal squeaky and rattling sound while being turned. Excessive force had to be used to turn the steering wheel. Also, the check engine indicator was illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the power steering and ignition failures were not diagnosed because they did not have the proper electric tools. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 250,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. While attempting to shift gears, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front driver's side near the engine. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed May 20, 2013 · Transmission · 92,374 miles · MI

Check engine light went on and at the same time a visible loss in acceleration was noticed at all times when taken off. Also a whining noise was heard coming from the engine compartment idling and when moving. Taken in to the dealership, a slipping transmission was diagnosed and it was replaced for another (different number) original gm transmission part number, cooler flushed, TCM calibrated. A charge for $ 5324 was paid for the replacement, no extended warranty was available any longer, although forced to buy when the vehicle was purchased.

Filed Jun 22, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the transmission would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer of the transmission was no longer in business. The vehicle manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 115,000. Updated 07/06/12 *bf the consumer also stated she returned to the dealer several times, to fix the fuel gauge problem. The check engine light illuminated, which turned out to be a faulty 02 sensor. Updated 10/02/12

Filed Apr 16, 2010 · Transmission · 42,615 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle "pushed back" and slowed down when she attempted to accelerate. She also noticed that the check engine light remained illuminated. She drove on to the emergency lane and had the vehicle towed to her home. She called the manufacturer and was informed of a current lawsuit regarding the vti transmission and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The current mileage was 42,623. The failure mileage was approximately 42,615.

Filed Nov 9, 2007 · Electrical, Transmission · 40,000 miles · UT

With only 40k miles on the vehicle, the clutch failed while driving at a speed of 35mph. I had to cut off cars and coast across two lanes to a side street. I couldn't get the clutch to engage. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and the clutch system (slave cylinder, clutch plate) was replaced. Vehicle is now drivable (can be put into gear), but check engine light hasn't gone off and cruise control no longer works. The mechanic says "no code" appears with code reader. There is also a strong odor of gasoline fumes each time the vehicle is started or is idling. A week previous to the clutch problem, there was a thumping noise under the hood and the vehicle wouldn't start. I had a flashing check engine light, which also produced "no code" with code reader. I ended up having to replace the ignition control module in order to start the engine.

Filed Mar 27, 2007 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · CA

July 2005 - while driving on the freeway my dash gauges began dropping to zero and all the dash lights came on (ABS, tc, check engine, etc) and the alarm bells starts dinging. The car died and I was able to get off the side of the road. When I started the car again.. All was well for a few miles when bells starts going off and all dash warning lights again come on. Car dies several times on freeway before able to get it home. Taken to saturn dealer and they replaced a body control module.. All was well. October 2006 - another module went out - the power control module. March 24 2007 - went out to car around 11 am and started it only to notice tc warning light on. Turned ignition off and restarted - light went out. Got two block away from home and alarm bells begin dinging, all dash warning lights come on and gauges (fuel, temp) flatline. Taken to saturn dealer and told that the body control module is out again. Car has 64000 miles on it total and has three times had a module replaced. Twice it has been the same one for over $500 each time.

Filed Oct 29, 2006 · Transmission · 102,220 miles · MD

Failure of vti transmission. No previous problems - transmission had been serviced at regular intervals - 50,000 and 98,000 miles. Car had approximately 102,000 miles on it engine light came on indicating loss of power and code diagnosis indicated p1882 - recommend replace case cover assembly and filter - estimated repair cost $4,300 with no guarantee that it would not occur again. Had to trade car - bought a honda.