2004 Saturn Vue transmission problems

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 22, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · CA

While driving transmission will jump out of gear,need to shift gear selector into neutral,then back into drive,sometimes more than once.we have avoided several serious incidents since this problematic issue started.vehicle was checked out several times at saturn of modesto.ca.now out of business,there fix just replace transmission $5,000 at customers full expense.contracted saturn customer service,they advised us to contact chase chevrolet stkn.ca as they can service your saturn vehicle.called chase chevrolet was advised there shop did not have proper equipment to service our vehicle,didn't have updated computer software.still having same issues.

Filed Nov 3, 2017 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · VT

Moving along in street traffic, stopped at a light, then went to go forward, transmission only went forward in low gear. Towed to repair garage but they want $500 just to look at it.

Filed Jun 10, 2017 · Transmission · 93,800 miles · CA

When driving at an high speed of 65-70 on freeway through mountain territory, speed drops and acceleration is hard to get back up to speed limit. Also car start shaking while accelerating.

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 Aug 23, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 155,000 miles · VA

I just brought a 2004 saturn vue, and it takes a long time to get to 2nd and 3rd gear, and if I am driving 30 MPH or lower it shakes. I have taken it back to the dealer twice already and it is still doing the same thing. It also makes a rough grinding, and growling sound. It does all of the above while driving on the highway and city streets. It is also hard at times for me to turn the key to start the car , and the key can come out at any time.

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Steering, Transmission · 102,000 miles · CA

I am paying on a 2004 saturn vue and after 101,000 miles I was on my way to daycare with my 3 year old daught and the car transmission slipped into neutral now it continuously slips into neutral while driving. 3 months after buying vehicle the steering wheel started creaking and making like a honking sound and we took it back to dealership and were turned away due to it being a personal problem. It also makes popping noises and slips into neutral while on freeway after 50 MPH and when making some right turns.

Filed May 2, 2016 · Suspension, Transmission · CA

Takata recall it starting making a whistle noise and it feel that it's slipping it is unsafe to drive

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · MI

I recently experienced a transmission vibration or shaking motion (judder or shudder) while driving at speeds between 20 and 45 MPH. Gm has issued customer satisfaction program recall 10285 - v2386 in february 2001 for this exact same problem but it only covers 2005, 2006 and 2007 vues. The recall reprograms the power train control module to correct the problem. The exact same engine/transmission is used in the 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 vues yet gm has chosen to ignore 2004 vue owners with the problem. The 2004 saturn vue with the honda supplied engine/auto transmission has this problem and gm needs to reprogram the 2004 power train control module as they have done with the other model years.

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · Transmission · 99,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn vue. While driving at various speeds or while idling in traffic, the vehicle jerked roughly without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.