Model Year Problem Record

Saturn VUE 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Saturn VUE: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

276Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

43Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train93 complaints

93 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System82 complaints

82 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V490000.

Suspension34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V519000.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

03V519000Reported December 19, 2003 - 6,134 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 6,134 vehicles across all affected models.

14V490000Reported August 8, 2014 - 202,155 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 202,155 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE04052Opened July 22, 2004 - Closed November 1, 2004

REAR SUSPENSION TOE CONTROL LINK. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04052Opened July 22, 2004 - Closed November 1, 2004

REAR SUSPENSION TOE CONTROL LINK. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20031

200421

200521

200615

200710

200820

200920

201024

201121

20122

20135

201456

201518

201614

201710

20183

20198

20203

20232

20252

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.