2004 Saturn Vue Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 78about this part
- Share
- 28%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,250miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 78 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Saturn Vue, 28% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving about 25 MPH, the ignition switch turned off and the engine stalled. There was only one other key on the key ring at the time I was driving. I was able to stop the SUV and restart it to continue. This is same ignition safety defect as in the other saturns I have read about. I lost steering and braking capabilities.”
NHTSA complaint #10633788, filed 2014-09, 80,500 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11362451, filed 2020-10, 107,406 miles“Takata recall . My mechanic found a faulty takata airbag while diagnosing a horn problem. My VIN is not on the airbag recall list or the ignition switch recall list. Also the faulty ignition switch is causing security system issues and causing my horn relay to stay permanently in the on position which is draining my battery to nothing. How do I get my VIN added to these lists so that these parts can be replaced under the recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10956414, filed 2017-02, 96,000 miles“I tried to restart my engine. Although it turned over, it wouldn't start. So I took my car to a certified mechanic, and he concluded that there has been a shortage in the system, which caused a fuse to be blown. He replaced the fuse, and my car still didn't start. After that, he used his diagnostic machine, and saw that I needed a new ignition switch, which is why it didn't start.”
NHTSA complaint #10607230, filed 2014-06, 88,000 miles“I pulled into the parking lot at work, went to step out of the car before I realized that my keys were in my hand but the engine was still running. That's when I realized that I was able to pull the keys out of the ignition while the car was in park and the engine running.”
NHTSA complaint #10897505, filed 2016-08, 210,400 milesRelated recalls
- 14V490000Aug 8, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004. In the affected…Covers: Saturn Vue 2002–2004
Related service bulletins
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which…
- 11002312Jun 6, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 10252735Mar 28, 2024This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10244214Sep 21, 2023This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10230605Jan 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 10176649May 20, 2020This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10167434Oct 10, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 50% |
| 2009 | 35 | 30% |
| 2008 | 88 | 22% |
| 2007 | 128 | 45% |
| 2006 | 103 | 34% |
| 2005 | 72 | 42% |
| 2004 | 78 | 28% |
| 2003 | 124 | 20% |
| 2002 | 52 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2004 Saturn Vue
93 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Saturn Vue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology