Sell your 2004 Saturn Vue for cash

The 2004 Saturn Vue is a SUV that came with a choice of 2.2L 4-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl engines. At 22 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2004 Saturn Vue at a glance

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 5-spd, Automatic 5-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy17–21 city / 23–26 highway / 19–23 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,900–$3,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂386–468 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA5 configurations: Vue FWD, Vue AWD
Age22 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 22 years old, most of a 2004 Vue's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a SUV, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Vue. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 96,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2004 Saturn Vue recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2004 Saturn Vue. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Electrical SystemAug 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V490000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission,

EquipmentDec 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V519000

Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l v6 (l66) engines fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars." the front and rear wheel rim size specifications on the tire/certification label are not correct. The printed wheel…

Risk: If the wheel rim size is incorrectly printed on a tire/certification label, a service technician who solely uses the tire/certification label for service information may attempt to replace a damaged wheel with an incorrect wheel.

Common 2004 Vue problems

Owners have filed 276 complaints about the 2004 Saturn Vue with NHTSA. 23 reports involved a crash and 5 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 20 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System53
  • Power Train44
  • Power Train38
  • Unknown or Other17
  • Suspension16
  • Suspension14

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System96,000 mi
  • Power Train99,000 mi
  • Power Train83,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other139,000 mi
  • Suspension70,000 mi
  • Suspension120,000 mi

2004 Saturn Vue crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Saturn Vue.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
4 DrNot rated——★★★☆☆20.9%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2004 Saturn Vue service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 479 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2004 Saturn Vue. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment58
  • Equipment57
  • Electrical System41
  • Engine and Engine Cooling30
  • Equipment23
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility21

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C

    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2025 · 23-NA-001

    This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2025 · PIP5358D

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpo

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2024 · PIP4723J

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2004 Saturn Vue.

SuspensionPE04052 · opened Jul 2004, closed Nov 2004

Rear suspension toe control link

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of rear suspension failure in the subject vehicles during certain severe driving maneuvers.the investigation was prompted by NHTSA-conducted ncap dynamic rollover test incidents involving my 2004 Saturn Vue vehicles

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Selling a 2004 Vue: questions

How much is a 2004 Saturn Vue worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2004 Vue that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2004 Vues that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2004 Vue with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Saturn Vue; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2004 Vue?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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