10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
79,756 miles

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problem #23

Mar 012018

Vue

  • miles
Electrical system discharges battery. Once overheated the wiring causing the insulation to melt. Another time caused the battery acid to overflow/leak. Once drove to a location and when attempted to restart battery completely dead.

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #22

Jan 162018

Vue

  • 155,000 miles
2008 Saturn Vue this is the 3rd time im writing a complaint I havent heard anything back no call no letter from anyone at the recall. But my truck in the winter it has trouble going up a low hill while driving it and when its sitting on a hill parked ill look outside and find it sitting at the bottom of the hill. When its parked and I try to shift the gear to drive to go the stick locks up and it wouldnt move. And when driving on a street with not much snow I can feel the back of the car slide. If I dont hear anything back I will be going to the news for help.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #21

Dec 282017

Vue

  • 151,456 miles
When it snows my driveway is on a hill and my car is in park it rolls backwards down the hill and ill look outside to find it moved from were I left it. Now for the last few weeks if I park at the store, school, job and get ready to go try to shift the car on drive when I step on the brake to shift it I hear and feel click sound and cant move the gear.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #20

Nov 112017

Vue

  • 139,000 miles
Takata recall this afternoon, the airbag warning light came on and stayed on. I was not moving. Previously, the electrical system went out and was costly to repair, had to be towed from pittsburgh to cleveland.

- Euclid, OH, USA

problem #19

Nov 012017

Vue

  • 113,868 miles
My car is having a problem thats on the recall list but my VIN# dont match. 1.transmission case porosty park power my driveway is on a hill and when it snows ill come outside and find my car at the bottom of the hill and then its hard to get it back up the hill even gunning it up does not work so ill leave it down there. 2. when the ground is wet from rain or snow I get stuck at the stop light I have to gun it to move the wheels spin out then I can go.3. the stick that control the drive/parking gets stuck ill have to turn my car off and back on or pump the brakes couple times real hard to unlock the stick. Ive had my car since 2015 of April so it happens in at the winters and rainy days since then to now. Thank you

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #18

Jun 222017

Vue

  • 118,000 miles
Around June 22, 2017he anti-lock brake system ABS, traction control tc/esp elec. Stability, AWD all-wheel drive, and brake warning and indicator lights stay on and will not reset according to the manual indicating the systems are not functioning/powered on and/or not working properly. On May 9, 2017 scott automotive put new brakes on the car. They could not get a reading from the ABS/tc control system and suggested taking it to a dealer - it would not communicate. A tire pressure light came on as well and later in the week, carter auto repair replaced the tire pressure sensor and stated with the correct reading equipment the ABS/tc still was not communicating and also suggested having GM perform a reading. GM technicians' online responses to forum complaints of 2008 Saturn Vue (and other models) stability track system and transmission issues lead me to believe GM is aware of the problems but have yet to take recall action to address them. The vehicle runs through a self-check of the sensors when the car is parked with only the AWD light blinking and the normal all lights flash on the dash and then the brake, ABS, both tc/esp lights come on and stay on and the AWD light continues to blink. From what I have read, the traction control/electronic stability and ABS are not on and working so I am hoping when I take the car to GM on Wednesday they will offer to replace the vehicle because I purchased this vehicle for my mother because it has a 5-star safety rating and it is no longer safe for her to drive if she is in an accident and the brakes lock up and she skids across the highway.

- Eden, NC, USA

problem #17

Oct 012012

Vue

  • miles
Extensive rust on frame in two areas.

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #16

Jan 012017

Vue

  • miles
I have had electrical and climate control problems since I bought this car. Most of the A/C components have been replaced. Now I don't have any A/C at all. I've also had heating problems that required two different repairs which were very expensive. My car is garage kept, well maintained and it only has 30,000.

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #15

Jan 122017

Vue

  • 143,586 miles
Reference # 10945589, forgot to mention vehicle is not and has not show warning light about this.... exp..no check engine...

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #14

Nov 202016

Vue

  • 2 miles
This vehicle is having transmission problems, yes when driving it will stall to move forward and all lights on dash will light up check engine light comes on the RPM meter goes all the way over to the red, there is a safety recall on the transmission for this vehicle recall no08V200000. And also recall on the steering recall no.08V470000 and the latches/door handles recall no.09V233000

- Gary, IN, USA

problem #13

Aug 162016

Vue

  • 55,000 miles
Was on a street stopped at a light, went to go and would not move, started to move again got a little ways down the street and it stopped again was able to get off the side but it would not move again. Called a tow truck. Its the tramsmission.

- Waterford, MI, USA

problem #12

Mar 012016

Vue

  • miles
After driving my car the ignition key would not turn to the "off" position once the car is stopped and the shifter in park. The key was stuck the after driving " had power but I couldnt remove my key, its stuck, couldn't move my steering wheel its locked. I tried moving back into the park position several times before the ignition key would release allowing the key out so can leave. Key in "off" position. I couldnt remove the key, steering wheel locked up, this happened twice now ? both times after driving in on slightly bumpy road fwy. "

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #11

May 162016

Vue

  • miles
2008 Saturn Vue, liftgate gas struts that hold the liftgate up when open. These struts failed and the open liftgate suddenly falled and unexpectedly it strikes me on head. Car was parked in level driveway and I just open it up - 7 seconds later it crushed my head. Very unstable and dangerous to close without gas struts it's too heavy and slams closed.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #10

Jan 112016

Vue

  • 185,207 miles
Are their any recalls on any parts?

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #9

Aug 132015

Vue

  • 139,500 miles
Ive had this issue fixed by 2 different mechanics. I didnt list the first incident because I dont remember the mileage. What happens is everytime I put gas in my vehicle it wont crank. This happens no matter how much gas I put in it. The first time it happened in February I was coming from out of town and needed gas, but prior to that the vehicle would jerk when I turned on the air which wasnt often in February because it was mostly cool out. So ive had to buy brand new parts twice because its what the computer read as an issue. The other issue I have every once in a while, I could be just getting in vehicle and it cranks fine, I would put the vehicle in reverse to back out and it wont bulge. Id then put it back in park thain drive itll move forward perfectly. When I put it in reverse again it would back out without control without ease. Once I almose hit a car passing my driveway. This happens once or twice a month. Ive also had the issue with the door opening handles where they stick I just thought my kids werent closing the door all the way. Now theyve gotten used to slamming the door because they dont want to hear my mouth everytime I get an open door notification.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #8

May 102015

Vue

  • 92,000 miles
The ignition key would not turn to the "off" position once the car is stopped and the shifter in park. The key would only move to the accessory power position and would not allow the engine to turn off. To turn the engine off, the shifter needed to be moved out of the park position and back into the park position several times before the ignition would unlock to allow the key to move to the "off" position.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #7

Jun 252015

Vue

  • 92,000 miles
Ignition switch locked up, could not start car.

- Winston Salem , NC, USA

problem #6

Jun 172015

Vue

  • 76,000 miles
Transmission stuttered once accelerating from a stop light, again later driving apprx 35 mph changing lanes; slight acceleration. Then noticed the engine light was on, so I pulled into a parking lot, stop the car and began checking the vehicle manual which indicated possible emission issues +++. began researching where the closest GM dealer was located. I turned the engine on, put it in reverse, checking for clearance behind me then stepped on the accelerator.... the engine revved and the car started to drift forward towards the vehicle parked in front of me. "no reverse?" good thing I left plenty of parking clearance. I then researched were a transmission shop was located. After the vehicle ahead of me pulled out I was able to drive out of the shopping center... once on the main road had to put the emergency lights on because the shifting into 3rd gear would like slip, going into a high rev, letting up off the accelerator allowed shifting to progress. Thank goodness the tranny shop was only 1/2 mile away. A couple of hours later the shop called that a couple of codes indicating possible electronic faults may be the cause. Now waiting for follow up.

- Gig Harbor, WA, USA

problem #5

May 252014

Vue

  • 130,000 miles
Last summer the air worked on and off. Problems were when you first started driving and in traffic but otherwise worked well. This year it has not worked at all. It blows fine but it's only hot air. Mechanic said freon was fine and could not correct the problem after trying everything he could. He replaced a switch or something which I can't recall right now but it didn't help. He is a well respected mechanic in the same place for over 20 years. I live in a very hot and humid area of the country and have medical issues which make driving the car a concern for me. I have read this is a common complaint with this car.

- Rockmart, GA, USA

problem #4

Aug 012014

Vue 4-cyl

  • 73,000 miles
Every time a I take a left hand turn with this car, the traction control, brake light, and another light symbol come on and the car starts dinging. Because this is a breaking issue and isolated to certain turns, this appears to be an unsafe situation.

- Chandler , AZ, USA

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