The 1st generation Vue (2002—2007) has 214 owner complaints, mostly about transmission problems. Overall it ranks dead last in reliability out of 34 eligible Saturn generations.
Reliability rankings are based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average score for a Saturn generation is 2.77, while this generation comes in at 13.62.
GM debuted a continuously variable transmission (CVT) in some 2003 Saturn models. The transmission, branded VTi, presented an interesting technological gamble for the manufacturer, one that quickly spiraled out of control with numerous comp…
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Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
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Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Overall reliability rank out of 34 eligible generations.
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