2005 Saturn VUE recalls and problems
No recalls and 170 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Saturn VUE.
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2005 Saturn VUE recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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 vehicle was towed to 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 grandson had body…
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 CANNOT BE REATTACHED THIS…
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 PUT IT BACK ON THE…
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, [phone removed]) TO GET THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE PERFORATIONS ON THE SUBFRAME…
VUE model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 167 | 13 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 | 622 | 29 | 9 |
| 2004 | 2 | 276 | 23 | 5 |
| 2005 | 0 | 170 | 15 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 300 | 18 | 6 |
| 2007 | 0 | 286 | 10 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3 | 406 | 16 | 11 |
Across all years, the 2003 VUE has the most complaints (622). All Saturn VUE years →
Questions
- Does the 2005 Saturn VUE have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Saturn VUE as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Saturn VUE?
- Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (72 complaints), followed by power train (30).
- How many 2005 Saturn VUE complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 15 of 170 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 20, 2026.