2005 Saturn Vue electrical system problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Saturn Vue — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Saturn VUE. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ignition key fell out of the ignition switch and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the key failed to fit back in the ignition switch. The contact turned off the vehicle. The…”
filed Jul 20, 2026
“The key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position. There was a recall (#14v490000 on 08/08/2014) for 2002-2004 saturn vue vehicles manufactured september 11, 2001, to april 6, 2004, however, I have a 2005 saturn vue that has the exact same problem and there is…”
filed Aug 24, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other Vue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Vue | 35 | 30% |
| 2008 Vue | 88 | 22% |
| 2007 Vue | 128 | 45% |
| 2006 Vue | 103 | 34% |
| 2004 Vue | 78 | 28% |
| 2003 Vue | 124 | 20% |
| 2002 Vue | 52 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Saturn Vue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.