2004 Saturn VUE Base
5GZCZ53454S891992
Vehicle history report for the 2004 Saturn VUE Base (VIN 5GZCZ53454S891992). Silver, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 3.5L 6-cyl. 105,906 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2004 Saturn VUE.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Saturn VUE, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 2 reported injuries
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 276
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2004 Saturn VUE.
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the light on the instrument panel was abnormally dim. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface, the rear end of the vehicle was swaying from side to side. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound at start up, and it was …
NHTSA ODI #11689505UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The ignition (key) has stopped working again after being recalled a few years ago, and being replaced. The key will not turn and start the car.
NHTSA ODI #11683762POWER TRAIN
Transmission has Lube issues for Honda and TRANSGO HONDALK fixes that but requires several hours labor pulling transmission. Transmission and torque converter overheat causing failure. Mine overheated and stalled crossing traffic, wouldn't go into gear. Caused accident.
Crash · 2 injured · NHTSA ODI #11553676ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My Father's car key can be taken out of the ignition when it is not in the off position but his specific VIN is not listed as part of the recall.
NHTSA ODI #11502848UNKNOWN OR OTHER
RUSTED FRONT SUBFRAME/ ENGINE CRADLE I CARRIED MY SATURN VUE TO HAVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS REPLACED AND MY MASTER-MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE RUSTED SUBFRAME AND BROUGHT IT TO MY ATTENTION. HE SHOWED IT TO ME AND EXPLAINED THE THE DANGER IN OPERATING THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #11364004ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY 2004 VUE HAD A RECALL IN 2014 FOR THE IGNITION KEY COULD BE REMOVED WITHOUT BEING IN THE OFF POSITION, I HAD THIS REPAIRED ON 12/11/14. RECENTLY MY IGNITION KEY CAN AGAIN BE REMOVED WITHOUT BEING IN THE OFF POSITION.
NHTSA ODI #11362451STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE IGNITION BROKE AFTER MANY OF TIMES THE KEY COMING OUT.
NHTSA ODI #11352361ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE ALL READY TAKEN MY SATURN VUE TO THE DEALER IN HEMET CA. ( GOSCH CHEVROLET). THE IGNITION SWITCH BROKE AGAIN A WEEK LATER. I TOOK IT BACK BUT GOSCH WOULD NOT FIX IT AGAIN. THE REASON WAS BECAUSE THE HOUSING HAD DAMAGE AROUND IT. NOW THE REASON FOR THAT WAS BECAUSE I WAS STRANDED 20 MILES FROM NOTHING WHEN THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN MY VEHICLE ON, I W…
NHTSA ODI #11223006+ 268 more complaints on record.
