Faults:

None at all!!!

General Comments:

Reluctantly I bought the Vue because is a Saturn and I was used to japanese cars. I tested nearly every in its class and I was drawn by its looks and the price (plus that polymer body that does not dent or rust). I am delighted with my decision. At first that brand new 2.2 engine was kind of a dog, and I was told that I had to break it in... they were totally right! It performs outstandingly, it is very efficient with gas (I travel 206 miles every day for work) and this manual transmission is da bomb.

Downside: since it sits high, you have to be careful on tight curves, but nothing a lowering kit and wider tires did not resolve. I don't know why other people's experiences have been so bad with this car, but cars as well as a toy or as a computer can come defective. I enjoy my little SUV, is more spacious than probably the rest in its class, dent resistant body and performance...I'm in love! With a little bit of cosmetics the interior is easily updated, but everyone that sits in my ride says the same... is this a Saturn??

Faults:

Suspension needs to be repaired.

The idiot light shows that there is a problem. The scope says there is a lack of communication between the source of the problem and the computer, but no one can diagnose the problem.

The airbag light stays on, but service can't explain why.

Saturn customer service says "pay for it" it's not our problem!

General Comments:

Saturn customer service is as indifferent as any company I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with.

I'll never buy a Saturn vehicle again and will discourage others from doing so as well.

Faults:

The brakes made loud metal on metal noises at the 500 mile mark. I brought the Vue in for service, and nothing was done. Brought the Vue back in at the 1500 mile mark, and the service tech cleaned the brakes. Brought the Vue in yet again at the 5000 mile mark and the service tech informed me that all the brakes had to be replaced, but they didn't have the parts on hand. Three weeks later they called and scheduled my appointment. Since the brakes have been replaced, they are fine. The process took way too long and soured me on the Saturn brand.

General Comments:

With that said, I must say the Vue is a great vehicle to drive during fair weather. It has plenty of zip for city driving and cruises along the interstate at 75+mph rather smoothly. My gas mileage is 21 city and 25 highway.

I, however, made a huge mistake and didn't go with the all wheel drive model. I live in Minnesota and the front wheel drive Vue (of which I purchased) is brutal in snow and ice. It also does not hold the road on gravel/dirt roads. The vehicle will fishtail and get sucked in the direction of loose gravel. The front wheel drive model would be great for Florida, Texas, etc.