MYRModel Year Report

2005 Saturn VUE

▲ Better than typical
2005 Saturn VUE
RENDERED 2026-09-16T07:46:38.845Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn VUE Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 622 complaints 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2005 2006: 300 complaints 2006 2007: 286 complaints 2008: 406 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010
2005: 170 complaints
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YearComplaints
2002167
2003622
2004276
2005170
2006300
2007286
2008406
2009118
20106

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42%

42% of complaints: electrical system — 72 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and switch.

FIRE
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DASHBOARD FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY FOR TWO AND HALF HOURS BEFORE IT WAS NOTICED THE DASHBOARD WAS ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190303

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260720

POWER TRAIN 18%

18% of complaints: power train — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH
STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing column and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKATA RECALL MY FAMILY AND I WERE IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 20TH 2019 OUR AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190910

WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND WE HAD A LITE SNOW THE NIGHT BEFORE. I HIT A SLICK SPOT ON HIGHWAY AND LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140402

Also filed under STRUCTURE

FRONT END OF 2007 SATURN VUE AWD HIT REAR END OF 2005 DODGE 1500 ON HIS TOW HITCH. IMPACT SPEED ESTIMATED AT 20MPH. WHOLE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED INWARD IN A V-SHAPE BECAUSE OF THE TOW HITCH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120409

ENGINE 5%

5% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Saturn VUE — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (72 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (21 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2002 ● 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2008 ● 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Saturn VUE reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Saturn VUE is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Saturn VUE?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Saturn VUE have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.