While traveling at about 45 miles per hour, the engine stopped and there were no indicators. After safely pulling the coasting vehicle to the side of the road, I noticed that the ignition switch with key in it, had moved to the off position. This seems to be the same issue currently being addressed by GM but the 2003 Vue is not part of the recall.

- Alpine, CA, USA

Ignition locks up and cannot turn to start car. Can loosen up by wiggling steering wheel, gear shift or key. Has been happening for years but complaints were ignored. Now hearing about GM's ignition recall. I'm very concerned.

- Lynden, WA, USA

Vehicle would inexplicably and without warning completely shut down, killing power to all components. Sometimes if you stopped and put it into park it would restart. Other times it would take a while. My mechanic was unable to replicate the problem. It was quite alarming and caused me to get rid of the vehicle a couple months after buying it and absorbing a substantial loss.

- Frankfort, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they were unable to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Hatfield, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact mentioned that all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost complete electrical power. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 93,000.

- Joliet , IL, USA

We have had the car not start a couple of times. When the key is put into the ignition on our Vue the car doesn't want to turn over. After taking it to a dealer the car was found to be sending improper signals to the engine that shut off the fuel pump and wouldn't allow the car to start. It seemed that switching the key out to the second key that came with the car it was fixed but on 02/25 the same issues started again and the car will start and run fine once it decides to turn on. After seeing the recall information from GM I believe the issue we have is the precursor to they ignition issue with the other 2003-2007 models of Saturn.

- Menasha, WI, USA

While driving the car will randomly lose power, the security light blinks 3 times then the car will either regain power or shut off.

- Seminole, OK, USA

I have a Saturn Vue 2003 someone was sitting in passenger they thought I had my car in park and they tried to open the door and when I put my car in park the passenger door wont open from inside so I went out and tried to open the passenger from the outside. I was able to open with the remote now I can't get it to open with the remote it has to do with security system.

- Whitewater, WI, USA

Much regret I ever purchased this Saturn Vue 2003, I left my home yesterday was left stranded in the road as the transmission started felt like skipping and when I had to stop for a vehicle coming in the road it wouldn't drive at all! wouldn't go in gear for the drive or reverse!! so someone called a sheriff. I then called a friend who had to come and push vehicle out of road traffic. This transmission was replaced in 2010 it's as if it was never done! this is my only means of transportation for work so needless to say I am out of work yesterday, and today!!! calling Saturn service at 7:30 am sure they are going to jump right on it (sarcasm). The past month the electrical will blink on and off. Then after a while of driving it goes completely out. Until the next drive then the blinking starts. I hope no one has a young new driver attempting to drive these vehicles. They are by no means safe!!! my 16 year old daughter wouldn't have been able to handle what I went through with this vehicle yesterday. It would have put a young female at risk!!! I do not have thousands of dollars to sink into this vehicle I still owe $7,000 on an undriveable vehicle. I am a homeowner with a mortgage and a single parent that work hours have been cut back drastically at work. I didn't know about the lawsuit until now I now understand why when I went to try and trade this vehicle a few months back to no avail makes sense now why no car dealer wanted this vehicle!!! everything makes sense why no one would trade! I have always been able to trade vehicles until now. This is my last GM vehicle. To say the least. I have no family here to help with my problem so I am certainly open for suggestions should someone have any"?" thanks

- Mcleansville, NC, USA

I notice the beginning of the week when I started my car the air bag light and the service engine light remained on in my vehicle. I called my mechanic immediately and he told me that seemed be be a wiring or mechanical issue with the vehicle. He stated that Saturn did have a recall on the vehicle for this issue and I needed to get a hold of someone immediately. That is why I am filing his complaint asking for immediate assistance with the critical issue with my vehicle. Please if someone can contact immediately.

- Lawrenceville , GA, USA

While returning on a trip and using the turn signal normally, there were several incidents in which the turn signal sounded like it was working at about twice the normal rate, however there was no indication that the turn lights were coming on. On one particular instance, when this happened, the turn signal got extremely warm to the touch and smoke was observed coming from the switch. There were several subsequent incidents during this trip and on subsequent days, but only the one in which the switch actually smoked (which is why I indicated a fire above). When I called Saturn (GM dealership) about this, they mentioned that a similar switch was under recall, but not this one. After having replaced the turn signal switch, I had asked if Saturn wanted the defective unit. Surprisingly, Saturn didn't seem too concerned and asked me to contact the dealership. The dealership, in turn, told me that all they could determine is that there was a problem with the switch and to contact Saturn customer service. I am quite certain that if we hadn't corrected the issue (which is difficult to describe) that a more dangerous situation could've been caused, and that this switch design is faulty and may pose a safety (thermal) concern. I have kept the old switch and will gladly provide it to NHTSA if requested to do so. I didn't feel it safe to keep using the old switch, and while the cost was rather minimal to have it replaced, I'm surprised that Saturn didn't offer to reimburse me and as I stated previously, didn't request the faulty part to be returned. I have not had any similar incidents since replacing the switch, which certainly corrected it. The part number listed on the old switch is shown as being AR339790736/22679804. In order to not cause the switch to go into the mode described above, it was best to not use the turn signal any more than possible.

- Grabill, IN, USA

I was rear ended on March 19th in springdale Arkansas. I was parked at a stop light when a car rear ended me. The driver did not have insurance and his name was [xxx] address on the accident report was[xxx]. the vehicle was a Mitsubishi mirage license plate 551 rkz and drivers license number [xxx]. the officers name was [xxx]. I received the letter from the insurance company progressive stating that he did not have insurance. The following day after the accident on the way home my service engine light, oil light and several other lights flashed. There was a loud popping noise and black smoke came pouring out and everything shut down. I have since noticed there is a recall for this same thing but was told it is not for my specific VIN number. I am arguing with the insurance company because they refuse to repair the engine part which they said was not due to the accident. I think the impact from the wreck knocked the oil filler cap off because when the geico adjusters had the car they could not find it. I found the oil filler cap down in the front between the front of the engine and front of the car. Oil was all over the engine and seized from what the geico adjusters said. I am placing a complaint with the insurance commissioner on geico for not picking me up for road side assistance, taking to long to repair the bumper, not knowing what they are doing taking so long to be able to repair the car. They tried charging me a $500 deductible when I had uninsured and underinsured motorists and several other issues with them. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Fort Smith , AR, USA

Timing chain broke on the vehicle while driving it.

- Morrisville, NC, USA

Purchased this vehicle in August 2010 with 85000 miles on it, one week after buying the vehicle the body control module went out. Around six months later the coil pack went out, two months after that the front bearings went out. At about eight months the tumbler in the ignition went out. At about nine months the thermostat went out. We now are being told that the rack and pinion and transmission are bad at 116000 miles and less than 18 months since our purchase date. After extensive research I have found that we are not the only ones having these sort of issues. I also have been told that there was a class action lawsuit against the maker of the vehicle in which we were not notified of. I feel that this vehicle is unsafe and it seems quite rare that one would have so many issues with a vehicle in a short amount of time.

- Portland , OR, USA

My horn started blowing early 1 morning and I had to disconnect my horn the switch went out the horn switch is in the air bag assembly. This was a common problem with the 2003 Saturn Vue.

- Bloomfield, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that there were multiple failures within the vehicle. The vehicle was hesitant to accelerate accompanied with a loud, humming noise. The horn sensor was melted, causing the horn to malfunction and sound continuously. The fuel tank was also fractured, causing a fuel leak and fumes to fill the vehicle cabin. The muffler was abnormally loud and the steering wheel would seize without warning and most frequently when attempting a left turn. In addition, the timing chain failed. The hazard light activation button also fractured therefore; the contact was unable to utilize the hazard lights. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted in regards to all of the failures experienced in the vehicle but neither provided any assistance to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.

- Oceanside, NY, USA

I have an 03 Saturn Vue with multiple issues. I should have complained years ago but I am only now seeing the blogs regarding this dangerous hideous vehicle. The back window wiper blades work whenever, sporadically; the emergency flashers are inoperable most of the time, the button that turns them on is defective, ;the electrical system- caution lights come on and off;reduced power light comes on and the car will not accelerate in heavy traffic. I have had some close calls in this vehicle and I realized it should of not been allowed to be on the road. It is a disaster. Why are our tax dollars bailing out companies like GM when they make such defective, death traps as this? something is truly wrong here. Run from the Saturn Vue -hopefully it will not be on the road much longer but I just don't want to be one of its casualties.

- Clayton, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. While driving approximate 25 mph, the contact heard a loud popping sound under the hood immediately followed by the eruption of flames. The contact stopped the vehicle and had complications opening the door because the vehicle had lost all electrical power. The contact was eventually able to open the door and exit the vehicle. The police and fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to tow station and was declared as destroyed. The cause of the fire was undetermined. The approximate failure mileage was 99,072.

- Charleston, WV, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. While the contact started the ignition, the entire instrument panel illuminated with the flickering of four automatic door locks. In addition, the front and rear windshield wipers began to operate. The failures recurred intermittently whether the vehicle was in motion or not. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

- Oakland , CA, USA

Body control module (BCM) failure with loss of power steering and gauges.

- Iredell, TX, USA