2005 Saturn VUEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 170 owner complaints about the 2005 Saturn VUE, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: 2000chevymontecarlo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2005 Saturn VUE has problems
170 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 72 | 1 |
| Power train | 30 | 1 |
| Steering | 20 | 1 |
| Air bags | 15 | 10 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 30 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2005 Saturn VUE recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do electrical system problems start?
81kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 61 electrical system complaints. 64% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2005 vs. every other VUE year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VUE median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2005 Saturn VUE safety ratings
2005 Saturn VUE 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.9% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What VUE owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2005 Saturn VUE. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ignition key fell out of the ignition switch and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the key failed to fit back in the ignition switch. The contact turned off the vehicle. The…
THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHEN THE IGNITION IS NOT IN THE "OFF" POSITION. THERE WAS A RECALL (#14V490000 ON 08/08/2014) FOR 2002-2004 SATURN VUE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, TO APRIL 6, 2004, HOWEVER, I HAVE A 2005 SATURN VUE THAT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND THERE IS…
IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY, AND HAS BEEN FOR SOME TIME. SOMETIMES THE KEY WILL TURN, OTHER TIMES IT JAMS AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE KEY TO TURN. MY MECHANIC HAD TWO NEW FACTORY KEYS MADE LAST SUMMER AS HE WAS CERTAIN IT WAS THE KEYS, THOUGH I DID NOT BELIEVE IT AND IT CERTAINLY HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH…
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