2002 Saturn VUE Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 167 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Saturn VUE overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHEN THE IGNITION IS NOT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10583083 — filed 04/16/2014
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME DAMAGED AND FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH SPORADICALLY WHILE THE…”NHTSA complaint 10579576 — filed 04/14/2014
“I BOUGHT THIS AWD 2002 SATURN JUNE 28 2013 FROM TOYOTA NATION IN BUENA PARK AND EVEN WITHIN 3 HRS OF OWNING THE CAR IT…”NHTSA complaint 10579380 — filed 04/12/2014
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Saturn VUE have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2002 Saturn VUE: 31 of 167 complaints on file (18.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Saturn VUE have in total?
167 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
