NHTSA — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery Problems

1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,274 miles

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2003 Saturn Vue electrical problems

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2003 Saturn Vue Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 032014

Vue

  • 117,547 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning in the middle of an intersection. The reduce power warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the alternator and battery were previously replaced. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage were 117,547.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #1

Jul 052008

Vue

  • Manual transmission
  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact attempted to start the engine, but was unsuccessful. He believed that the battery was the cause of the failure. He opened the hood and noticed that the battery terminal had came off, and battery acid leaked all over the driveway. The contact purchased a new exide auto lite battery. The prior one came equipped with the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 55,000. Updated 07/29/08. Updated 08/05/08. Updated 09/17/08. Updated 09/24/08.

- Belmont, CA, USA

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