Saturn VUE Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Saturn VUE across 8 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (48). The words owners use most often: “rear suspension” (15% of reports).
- 129suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 28%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.
- Rear suspension: mentioned in 19 of 129 complaints (15%)
- Wheel bearing: mentioned in 11 of 129 complaints (9%)
- Lateral link: mentioned in 7 of 129 complaints (5%)
- Stabilizer bar: mentioned in 7 of 129 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 92 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 129 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 9 an injury.
Saturn VUE suspension complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Saturn VUE. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the light on the instrument panel was abnormally dim. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface, the rear end of the vehicle was swaying from side to side. Additionally, the contact stated that the…
Stalls stops, with Engine power reduced, stabilitrak off. After turning or braking. Engine light with down arrow. Accident probability. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF ON HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY RD!
The brackets welded to the frame of the vehicle holding the steering knuckle/subframe together was designed in a very poor way. This design issue causes the vehicle to collect excess moisture in a way that is difficult if not impossible to drain, resulting in eventual rust build up in this area of…
My car is very rusted out,underneath the body and no one will work on my car because they feel it's a hazard to drive and work on. I went to an iron works shop and mechanic said it's a common problem with Saturn Vue's,I took it back to where I bought it because they knew it before I bought it . All…
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle pulled left and was uncontrollable. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Saturn VUEs have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 129 owner complaints about suspension for the Saturn VUE. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Saturn VUE suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Saturn VUE?
The most frequent phrase is “rear suspension”, in 19 of 129 complaints, followed by “wheel bearing” (11).
Other Saturn VUE problems
- Electrical System problems (683)
- Power Train problems (649)
- Air Bags problems (307)
- Steering problems (286)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (148)
- Engine problems (143)
See all Saturn VUE problems.