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2004 Saturn Vue

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$16,920

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

5

Seating capacity

181.3” x 66.5”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(65 reviews)

The good:

  • Performance with 250-hp engine
  • Handling and stability with 250-hp engine
  • Entry and exit
  • Interior layout
  • Ride comfort
  • Crash-test ratings

The bad:

  • Noise
  • Performance with CVT
  • Stability on slippery pavement
  • Resale value

2 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

  • Red Line

  • Base

    $16,920

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Notable features

  • New 250-hp, 3.5-liter V-6
  • Four-cylinder model available
  • Optional CVT
  • AWD available
  • New XM Satellite Radio option

2004 Saturn Vue review: Our expert's take

By Anita Lienert

Consumer reviews

(65 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.9
  • Interior 3.8
  • Performance 3.9
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.1
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Most recent consumer reviews

2004 VUE 5 SPEED MANUAL

Bought my 2004 VUE in 2007 for $7000. A 5 speed manual transmission. It had 116,000 miles on it. 17 years later it's just turned over 300k and runs like a top, starts every time, 29 mpg consistently, does not burn oil. Only issues have been clutch replacement twice and a water pump several years ago. It has been by far the best vehicle I've ever owned!!

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Built Like a Brick

The main reason this car is five stars for me is because I got into a rear-end collision while going 70/km. The other car hit the back of the Saturn and slightly bent the hitch, but the car itself was completely fine! The other car's entire front end was in shambles. 5/5 things indistructable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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MOST RELIABLE CAR I HAVE HAD NOW 106,000 MILES

Have my silver 2004 saturn redline since first bought in 4/2004 and 106,000 miles later STILL am impressed! Drives thru snow like butter powerful 250 hp. Have always gotten complemints on its looks. No rust whatsoever reliable 1000%. Will keep til have to push it downhill!!

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2004 Saturn Vue base trim.
Frontal driver
5
Frontal passenger
5
Side driver
5
Side rear passenger
5

Warranty

New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
72 months/36,000 miles
Powertrain
36 months/36,000 miles
Roadside assistance
36 months/36,000 miles

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