2005 Saturn VUE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VUE years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Saturn VUE. That ranks 6th out of 9 VUE model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (72 complaints, 42%), typically at around 80,844 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 3 fires, 15 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 170owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Saturn VUE problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 72 | 42% | 80,844 | “ignition switch” (28%) | — |
| Power Train | 30 | 18% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 20 | 12% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 9% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 8% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 5% | 88,480 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 5% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 4% | 116,684 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | 35,533 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | 25,025 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 56,586 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 46,950 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 58,050 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 17,817 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | 73,006 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 47,985 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 42 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Saturn VUE recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Saturn VUE.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 contact owns a 2005 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic, a vehicle began doing donuts in the intersection, causing a multi-car accident and crashing into her vehicle. The air bags had failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and knee injuries, and both her son and…
This is a known problem with these saturn views it is where the engine carriage bolt attaches to the frame the water from the road in everything shoots right up on it and rust this area where i had to work on this area and remove the bolts in the front there was so much rust that now the bolt…
The frame to subframe areas that holds up motor and transmission rusted and broke loose. As i went over a large bump on a city street the whole subframe separated. I was on a buy here pay here loan from tnt motors in oregon illinois. The vehicle was returned to them and i'm worried they will try to…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHAMROCK AUTO BROKERS, LLC (322 B NH-104, NEW HAMPTON, NH 03256, [redacted]) TO GET THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE PERFORATIONS…
Other Saturn VUE years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 VUE | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 VUE | 118 | 2 |
| 2008 VUE | 406 | 3 |
| 2007 VUE | 286 | 0 |
| 2006 VUE | 300 | 0 |
| 2005 | 170 | 0 |
| 2004 VUE | 276 | 2 |
| 2003 VUE | 622 | 1 |
| 2002 VUE | 167 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Saturn VUE?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 72 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Saturn VUE?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Saturn VUE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VUE model years, the 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.