2005 Saturn VUE Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (32.5% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.8× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 55 · 32.5% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 17 · 10.1% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 17 · 10.1% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 13 · 7.7% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System:ignition | 10 · 5.9% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 9 · 5.3% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 169 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“FIRST OCCURRENCE - JULY 21, 2008 AT 35734 MILES: THE IGNITION KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED AFTER IT WAS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION NOR…”NHTSA complaint 10676120 — filed 01/14/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“WE HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE IGNITION SINCE WE'VE HAD IT. AT FIRST WE COULDN'T GET THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, HAD TO JIGGLE STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 10671246 — filed 01/09/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“KEY WILL COME OUT OF IGNITION WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THE KEY IS NOT LOCKED INTO IGNITION AT ALL.”NHTSA complaint 10663132 — filed 12/09/2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Saturn VUE?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 55 of 169 NHTSA complaints (32.5%), followed by power train (17), steering (17), unspecified/other issues (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2005 Saturn VUE have?
169 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2005 Saturn VUE have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 Saturn VUE's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
