2002 Saturn VUE Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2002 Saturn VUE, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 86,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (19% of reports).
- 52electrical system complaints
- 86,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 10 of 52 complaints (19%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Saturn VUE electrical system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Car power shuts down while driving, unable to start again in any traffic or road conditions to move car to a safe area. Full loss of power unexpected, vehicle simply stops running. This vehicle was purchased 'used' from a private seller i suspect was well aware of the situation but didn't expose…
The ignition is fault. The key can be removed when vehicle is in on position. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn vue. While driving 30 mph, several dashboard warning indicators illuminated, including the battery warning indicator. Simultaneously, the power steering seized operation temporarily and caused the vehicle to swerve. Also, while traveling up an incline, the battery…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Saturn VUEs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2002 Saturn VUE (31% of the 167 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Saturn VUE electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 86,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2002 Saturn VUE?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 10 of 52 complaints.
See all 2002 Saturn VUE problems or electrical system problems across all VUE years.