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SuspensionPart report

2005 Saturn Vue Suspension Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 170 total for the year
Median mileage
25,025miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Saturn Vue, 2% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,025 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.

“Manual transmission on 2005 Saturn VUE 4 cyl failed at about 50,000 miles. Lost the clutch pedal and could not shift the car at all. Occurred while driving on the expressway. Got it to the dealer for repair and they knew exactly what the problem was. Slave unit failed, which also caused the clutch to be replaced. Paid about $1800.00 for the repaid and Saturn would not acknowledge that they have transmission problems with their cars. Doing some research on the internet I found that there is a long history of transmission failures and suspension failures on the cars. …”

NHTSA complaint #10246496, filed 2008-10, 50,000 miles

“2005 Saturn VUE feels like it is going to tip over when taking sharp turns. This is particularly noticeable when driving at high rates of speed but within the posted speed limits such as leaving the interstate freeways on to adjoining on ramps/off ramps which tend to have various curves in the road. The car feels scary when this happens and requires a complete reduction of speed by the driver with all other nearby cars and SUV's passing by with no visible similar handling problem. I would not be surprised if this problem has contributed or played a role in accidents.”

NHTSA complaint #10162283, filed 2006-07, 50 miles

“Last jan. 2004 we purchased a 04 Saturn VUE, the vehicle ended up being in the shop for repairs such as suspension, drive train, wheel bearings etc. The last repair was the steering column and Saturn agreed to replace the m/v. In july 04 were received our new 04 VUE. On saturday we brought it to the dealership for service and to check a rattle in the front end. We are new scheduled to have the steering column replace in this m/v. …”

NHTSA complaint #10138492, filed 2005-10

“2005 Saturn VUE developed problems with driving straight. The vehicle would wander while driving. If the consumer were to take his eye off the road for a second to check the mirrors the vehicle would wander to the left or right.”

NHTSA complaint #10130229, filed 2005-07

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200922%
200892%
2007104%
2006134%
200542%
20043312%
2003488%
2002106%

Other parts of the 2005 Saturn Vue

Electrical system
72 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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