2004 Saturn Vue: engine stalls while driving

11 of the 276 complaints about the 2004 Saturn Vue describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 115,000
recalls: 0

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

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2009
5
2008
17
2007
16
2006
3
2005
1
2004
11
2003
58
2002
22

What owners say

Filed Nov 5, 2023 · Transmission · NM · crash · 2 injuries

Transmission has Lube issues for Honda and TRANSGO HONDALK fixes that but requires several hours labor pulling transmission. Transmission and torque converter overheat causing failure. Mine overheated and stalled crossing traffic, wouldn't go into gear. Caused accident.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the key released from the ignition switch and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Electrical · 80,500 miles · PA

While driving about 25 MPH, the ignition switch turned off and the engine stalled. There was only one other key on the key ring at the time I was driving. I was able to stop the SUV and restart it to continue. This is same ignition safety defect as in the other saturns I have read about. I lost steering and braking capabilities.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition switch while driving. The contact also stated that when the key was removed from the ignition, the power steering and the brakes failed. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · MD

I have contacted gm several times to be passed on, hoping I will go away. I have had several problems with my saturn a new transmission was installed at 8,500 miles. After the warranty I had to replace the main brain. I called approximately 2 months ago to tell them about the ignition switch. My key will pull right out while the car is running and my air bag light comes on. They want me to pay to see what is going on. I know this model isn't in the recall, but I have spoken to [xxx] who's wife has one and a friend of mine his brothers does the same thing. They don't want to admit that there is a problem with the ignition. It also stalls and has that was why they replaced the main brain. I feel like my vehicle is a death trap and I am stuck in it and hoping I don't get killed while driving it. I want an investigation into this make and model. I don't want to become one the statistics because gm won't admit that there is problem like they have with all the other recalled vehicles. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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 Nov 1, 2011 · Transmission · 142,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The instrument panel lights illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was located at the transmission, which would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and denied any assistance with repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 142,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2011 · Engine · 73,000 miles · FL

Timing belt broke and caused vehicle to stall while driving down the road at 45mph, this in turn caused major valve damage to vehicle. Poor engineer design/flawed. Still paying payments and now owe large repair bill. It was 1,500 mi out of extended warranty I purchased at the dealer. I have only owned the vehicle barely 2 years and it has been in for many misc. Repairs including both brake cylinders.

Filed Apr 1, 2006 · Engine · 12,786 miles · CO

Chime sounds when starting vehicle and placing into reverse or drive. Car sometimes stalls when chime is sounding. According to manufacturer, the chime indicates a problem with the engine. According to manufacturer, saturn, it is covered by tsb 1700388. This has been going on since august of 2005. Increase in frequency and severity. Dealer unable to fix problem even when following tsb.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Acceleration · NY

Dt: while driving the vehicle stalled and hesitated in the middle of the highway. The dealer looked at it, they have speeded up the computer, but could not pinpoint the problem. It happened every week or two. *ak the gas pedal would stick twice a week.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Engine · NY

Engine stalled at various speeds, which was dangerous while on the road. Took vehicle to dealer for a check up, but the cause was undetermined.*ak vehicle accelerated too fast when pressing gas pedal to start auto after stalling. *bf