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US recalls (2)
Electrical system: ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the key can be pulled out when the ignition is off. If it can, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and keys, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14506. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
Seat belts: front, anchorage
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH REAR OUTER SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS THAT WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THESE BOLTS WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED, THEY WOULD NOT WITHSTAND THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. IF AN ANCHORAGE FAILED IN A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000.
Canadian recalls (3)
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Other
2014-08-11 · campaign 2014-342
On certain vehicles, a defect may allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the key is not in the "OFF" position. This could result in unintended vehicle movement if the transmission is not in the "PARK" position (automatic transmission) or not in the reverse gear with the parking brake engaged (manual transmission), and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and/or ignition key. Note: Until recall repairs are performed, owners should make sure that the transmission is in the "PARK" position (automatic transmission) or is in the reverse gear with the parking brake engaged (manual transmission) when exiting the vehicle.
Lights and instruments
2008-03-04 · campaign 2008-077
On certain vehicles, the Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) resistor may crack. If water and road salt enters the crack, it could corrode the resistor. This could result in a loss of DRL illumination, and therefore, vehicles may be less visible to other motorists and pedestrians during daylight hours, possibly resulting in a crash causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the resistor until 7 years or 112,000 km from date vehicle was originally placed into service.
Seats and restraints
2002-11-08 · campaign 2002-203
On certain vehicles, the front seat belt assemblies do not include the statement required by CMVSS 209 for certain load limiting retractors. Correction: Dealer will place a label with the required information inside the front seat belt shoulder harness faster cover on both sides of the vehicle.
Owner complaints (167)
Owners filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Saturn Vue (13 crashes, 5 fires, 7 injuries reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 276).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 52 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 31 | |
| Power train | 24 | |
| Steering | 18 | |
| Engine | 16 | |
| Air bags | 15 | |
| Suspension | 10 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Saturn Vue.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Saturn VUE 4-DR. | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Saturn Vue version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Vue AWD 2.2 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Vue AWD 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Vue FWD 2.2 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Vue FWD 2.2 L Manual 5-spd | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
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