2004 Saturn VUE Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2004 Saturn VUE, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,250 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (29% of reports).
- 78electrical system complaints
- 78,250median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 23 of 78 complaints (29%)
- Key removed: mentioned in 9 of 78 complaints (12%)
- Engine running: mentioned in 5 of 78 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 78 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Saturn VUE electrical system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to see if the key can be pulled out when the ignition is off. If it can, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and keys, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 14506. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the light on the instrument panel was abnormally dim. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface, the rear end of the vehicle was swaying from side to side. Additionally, the contact stated that the…
My Father's car key can be taken out of the ignition when it is not in the off position but his specific VIN is not listed as part of the recall.
My 2004 vue had a recall in 2014 for the ignition key could be removed without being in the off position, i had this repaired on 12/11/14. Recently my ignition key can again be removed without being in the off position.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Saturn VUEs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2004 Saturn VUE (28% of the 276 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Saturn VUE electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 78,250 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2004 Saturn VUE?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 23 of 78 complaints, followed by “key removed” (9).
Other 2004 Saturn VUE problems
- Power Train problems (93)
See all 2004 Saturn VUE problems or electrical system problems across all VUE years.