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2002 Saturn Vue consumer reviews

$17,665 starting MSRP
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(19 reviews)
68% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 3.9
  • Performance 3.8
  • Value 3.9
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 3.5
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Lemon!

I bought the VUE used in 2014. All I did was make repairs - the center drive shaft, oil-sending unit, catalytic converter, throttle body - you name it. Worst vehicle ever. I know why Saturn went out of business.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great gas milage, reliable and great handling

Wonderful car with no problems. The secret is to take care of things you own and they'll last as long as you want them too. My car lasted long and still runs perfect because I made sure things were in order and never put things off

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Impressive, for what you pay, loaded with features

I think it is a. Excellent car. It has what you would expect from a Toyota or a Honda but with a big discount. Smartly engineered, well done Saturn.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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I'm so pleased with my purchase.

I originally wanted a smaller car decided to test drive this vehicle (SUV) so happy I did. Very pleased with my purchase and VIP auto dealership.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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i bought saturn vue and ion and sky excellent cars

I have owned 6 saturns 95 saturn sl1 the saturn vue 2002 5speed manual trans the ion coupe 2008 and THE SATURN SKY ROADSTER I HAVE HAD 6 SATURNS AND FAMILY ALSO WE HAVE LOVED OUR SATURNS DEPENDABLE ,designed nice NEVER HAD A ISSUE .im sorry for any one else that didn?t have the excellent but and we took care of our cars they go forever if you take care of them .loved the debt resistant panels and the way they ride and drive i loved the look and performance so did my mom and family . i have the saturn SKY AND I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. god has blessed us . thank you jesus .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great vehicle - great company

Owned a VUE for 13 years. Was looking forward to upgrading to another Saturn. There's a reason you still see a ton of Saturn cars on the highway despite the brand being discontinued 5 years ago...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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love my tricked out saturn vue

I have had my 02 Saturn Vue V6 Awd tomato for almost 5years. The only thing ive done is a tune up and a right rear wheel bearing. I installed 4 12" subwoofers and over 3000 watts of power to them. I also installed flip out tv in place of factory stereo and installed tv's in the headrest. Also fit a overhead in right behind the sunroof.as far as the outside goes I have lowered the front 2" and the rear 2.5". Also put nice 20" wheels on to finish it off. I would not have done all this if I didnt love my Vue. Now cant keep my wife out of it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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great car for the price

The price was just right. I know its not a cadillac, mercedes o bmw. But been on top of the maintanance and havent had any issues. highly recomend!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Saturns are cheap and too expensive to maintain

I bought it from auction in good condition and haven't had it even for a year now the engine blew up its cost me more to maintain than its worth. it had a five speed that did not go into 1st, the engine burned oil quicker than gas. and when I hit a mailbox there was more damage to the car than the mail box

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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2002 Saturn Vues Transmissions recalled

I started off really loving my lil suv.My sister bought without getting a carfax,we didn't even know I was the only other owner for this car.8/2006 was the purchase date,in oct.2007 my oil coolant backed up into my resevior tank,every mechanic swore I blew my or the head gasket.Than in 1/2010 it took almost two months for me to get it back when the horn stared sticking(Airbag module kit).1/2012 I found out there was a recall on the tranmissions on "02,'03,'04 and 05's saturn vues and Ions,the tranmission is going to cost me more to get it rebuild and that's if find somebody who's willing to work on it,than just buying a used car that everybody is familiar with?Overall it's a headach,cause I did enjoy driving it,now what Gm refuses to fix their defective part

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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