Saturn VUE vs. Ford Escape Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Saturn VUE or Ford Escape reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Saturn VUE and the Ford Escape truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Saturn VUE and Ford Escape reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Saturn VUE and the Ford Escape were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Saturn VUE and the Ford Escape have been recently.
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Saturn VUE Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Saturn VUE
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Saturn VUE Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Saturn VUE: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No problems at all in almost 20K miles, my 2004 Vue went 120K with only a fuel Tank sender problem. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have had the vehicle over one year now and have had absolutely no issues whatsoever. I have almost 26,000 Kilometers on the vehicle - 3 oil and filter changes (the next one is not due for about 2 months). |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD |
Only one problem since purchase which was covered under warranty. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
So far, I have never had it break down on me. I have driven it to North Carolina and back, driven it to work 5 days a week 66 miles round trip. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
This has been as reliable a car as I have ever owned. At 100,000 miles it was still on all original parts except brake pads, wipers, tires and one rear wheel bearing. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I owned my last Vue brand new, I only put a wheel bearing into it after 5 1/2 years. I loved that truck due to its excellent record. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have owned it for 16 months and have put 20K miles on it, with no problems at all. Sweet engine. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have 98,000 miles on the car and have only had one repair, a bad rear wheel bearing covered under warranty. It starts and runs every time I need it. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Honda V6 and transmission |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
It has a Honda drive train. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Our 2002 has been very reliable, only a couple of times has it been down, once for a crank sensor shortly after we bought it used, and the 2nd time when we hit 90,000 miles and the plugs fouled out. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I have owned the car for over a year and have had no problems yet. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Saturn VUE: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 181-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
We had a safety issue with the engine that it would lurch forward at stopligths or intersections. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Escape Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Ford Escape.
