2005 Saturn Vue Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 42%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,844miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Saturn Vue, 42% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,844 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Took my car into the shop for the second time in three years to get the ignition fixed. I could pull the key out when the car was running and it became increasingly difficult to turn the key to turn on the car it got to point where it would not turn and wore the key down. As I stated - this is the second incident for this issue and it is not a cheap fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10652852, filed 2014-11, 166,000 miles“I was driving on the freeway when my Saturn VUE's key fell out of the ignition. There is nothing on my key ring but they key and the keyless remote. I was able to re-insert the key and regain steering control. When this happened, it moved from the run position to the acc position and locked my steering column. The engine also shut off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10649845, filed 2014-10, 105,000 miles“The key became very difficult to turn the ignition on. I used the second key and it worked better for a few years but is becoming a problem again. I do not have anything heavy hanging from the ignition key. I also discovered that the ignition key can be removed while the vehicle is running.”
NHTSA complaint #10579612, filed 2014-04, 80,000 miles“My son currently drives this vehicle and he mentioned that the key will come of the ignition with the engine in the running mode. This has happened several times and I have brought it to the GM customer service rep that handles the GM ignition recalls. I was advised that the VIN number does not fall in the recall list and was advised to take the vehicle to a GM dealer and have it repaired out of pocket expense .”
NHTSA complaint #10618801, filed 2014-08, 65,000 miles“My key came out of the ignition while in drive and the car didn't shut off. Since then it is difficult to get the key to turn the ignition. The key needs to be wiggled and played with to turn the car on every time I want to start it. The 2005 VUE needs to be added to the recall.”
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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 2005 Saturn Vue
30 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Saturn Vue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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