2005 Saturn Vue Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Saturn Vue, 2% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have an 05 Saturn VUE. I am having problems with the headlights switching to the daytime running lights when I am driving at night. My dash goes completely black with the only lights coming from the dash being the green headlight that indicates the daytime lights are on and the light from the odometer. When this happens I also lose my taillights making it dangerous. This has been going on for months and I have had no resolution to this from the dealer. They claim they have to see it happen in order for them to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178100, filed 2007-01, 15,000 miles“1) purchased 2005 Saturn relay van; 2) all lights on vehicle are variable. This is at all times. It is distracting while driving at dark periods. Lights vary light output, not maintaining steady output. Saturn has acknowledged that all relays have this problem, and stated to mechanic that the alternator must be replaced. Supposed to be available 1-14,2005. 3) dealer continues to anticipate replacement alternator, but since 1-3-05, we are still waiting, with no resolve.”
NHTSA complaint #10107993, filed 2005-01, 42 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Saturn VUE. While driving various speeds, the front end of the vehicle vibrated and shook intermittently. In addition, the brake lights illuminated without the brake pedal being pressed. The failures occurred numerous times. An independent mechanic stated that the failure may be due to the torque converter. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10639742, filed 2014-09, 71,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Saturn Vue
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Saturn Vue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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