2002 Saturn Vue transmission problems
The 2002 Saturn Vue has 25 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
25
Transmission complaints
11%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“SUDDEN, MASSIVE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK CAME INTO CONTACT WITH HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. WHILE TRYING TO GET IT OFF OF THE ROAD AFTER A STOP, CLUTCH FAILED. MANAGED TO DRIVE TO A SAFER LOCATION ABOUT 1/4 MILE AWAY. SO MUCH SMOKE WAS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD THAT I WAS AFRAID TO OPEN IT.…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2002 Saturn Vue have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2002 Saturn Vue transmission — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.