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2003 Saturn Vue Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2003 Saturn Vue, and owners have filed 622 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
622
owner complaints to NHTSA
29 / 9
complaints citing a crash / fire
19–22
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2003 Saturn Vue

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Ignition (electrical system)

    NHTSA 14V490000 Reported 202,155 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the key can be pulled out when the ignition is off. If it can, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and keys, free of charge. The recall began…

622 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Saturn Vue have filed 622 complaints with NHTSA; 29 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 27 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 70,844 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 82 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“This is more information related to Complaint 11761129: After online researching of other '03 2.2L Saturn Vue-owners stalling experiences, it appears that this vehicle has a long history of others lik”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 2026 · Engine

“Car stalled while driving in traffic XXX. Engine died. Warning lights ON. Restarted. Stalled 3 more times in traffic but luckily had space to pull off & engine restarted. Made it into my garage. Resta”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2026 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2003 Saturn Vue (Vue AWD, Vue FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–22 mpg
City / Highway17–20 / 23–26
FuelRegular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.2/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Saturn Vue model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Saturn Vue model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2002 Saturn Vue2167
2003 Saturn Vue1622
2004 Saturn Vue2276
2005 Saturn Vue0170
2006 Saturn Vue0300
2007 Saturn Vue0286
2008 Saturn Vue3406
2009 Saturn Vue2118
2010 Saturn Vue06

Checking a specific 2003 Saturn Vue

How do I know if my 2003 Saturn Vue has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Saturn Vue; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saturn dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V490000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Saturn models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.