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Common 2005 Saturn Vue problems
The Saturn Vue, a compact SUV produced by General Motors, has been known for its reliability and dependability, but like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems. Here are some of the most frequently reported issues with the 2005 Saturn Vue, based on owner complaints:
- Transmission Issues: The Saturn Vue has faced transmission problems, particularly in the 2003 model. However, the 2005 model also has its share of transmission issues, including failure and erratic shifting. These problems can be expensive to repair, with an average cost of $3,500 for transmission failure and an average mileage of 107,000 miles when the problem occurs.
- Faulty Valve Cover Gaskets: This issue can lead to oil leakage, which can be messy and potentially damaging to the engine. The valve cover gaskets are made of a poorly designed material that can degrade over time, leading to leaks. Replacing the gaskets can resolve this issue, but it can be a time-consuming and expensive repair.
- Defective Ignition: This issue affects the 2002 to 2004 models, allowing the key to be removed while the engine is still running. This problem can be dangerous and potentially lead to engine damage. Replacing the ignition switch can resolve this issue, but it can be expensive, with an average cost of $800 or more per year in car insurance savings.
- Erratic Shifting: This issue can be caused by problems with the automatic transmission, including faulty solenoids or a worn-out torque converter. This problem can lead to rough or delayed shifting, which can be uncomfortable and potentially damaging to the transmission. Replacing the faulty parts can resolve this issue, but it can be expensive.
In conclusion, the Saturn Vue is a reliable and dependable SUV, but like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems. Owners of the 2005 Saturn Vue should be aware of these issues and address them promptly to ensure the longevity and reliability of their vehicle.
How long can a 2005 Saturn Vue last?
According to reports, this SUV can easily go over 100,000 miles with no major issues or repairs. Some owners have reported that it can last over 250,000 miles as long as proper maintenance and service is performed.
Do Saturn Vues have transmission problems?
Best Answer. These transmissions in the v-6 Saturn vue models only( as well as the Saturn outlook, gmc Acadia, Buick enclave, and Chevy traverse) are all prone to transmission failure up until the 2010 model year.
Does the 2005 Saturn Vue have a Honda engine?
V6 models received Honda's J35S1 engine and Honda transmission. This 3.5 liter engine and 5 speed transmission boosted performance over the prior V-6. It was an important selling point at the time. This V-6 engine was used in the Saturn Vue 2004 to 2007 model years.
What is the transmission recall on the 2005 Saturn Vue?
On certain 2005-2007 model year Saturn VUE vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, a transmission torque converter condition may result in a transmission vibration or shaking motion (judder) while driving at speeds between 20 and 45 mph (30 and 70 km/h).
2005 Saturn Vue car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Saturn Vue problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Steering problems
- Air bags problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Saturn Vue vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Saturn Vue
The NHTSA has received 169 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Saturn Vue. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Saturn Vue vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-05
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5GZCZ63455S
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic, a vehicle began doing donuts in the intersection, causing a multi-car accident and crashing into her vehicle. The air bags had failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and knee injuries, and both her son and grandson had body pain. A police report was available. The vehicle had not been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-10
- VIN: 5GZCZ53455S
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE SATURN VIEWS IT IS WHERE THE ENGINE CARRIAGE BOLT ATTACHES TO THE FRAME THE WATER FROM THE ROAD IN EVERYTHING SHOOTS RIGHT UP ON IT AND RUST THIS AREA WHERE I HAD TO WORK ON THIS AREA AND REMOVE THE BOLTS IN THE FRONT THERE WAS SO MUCH RUST THAT NOW THE BOLT CANNOT BE REATTACHED THIS WOULD CAUSE PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD IF IN A WRECK IT WOULD FOLD UP NOW I'M TRYING TO FIND SOMEBODY TO FIX IT. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE WITH ANY OF THE CARS I HAVE PREVIOUSLY WORKED ON. THE FRAME OF A CAR SHOULD NOT RUST OUT LIKE THIS. SHOULD B THE LAST THING TO RUST OUT.THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME WAS REPLACING SWAY BAR COMPONENTS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-28
- VIN: 5GZCZ53425S
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE FRAME TO SUBFRAME AREAS THAT HOLDS UP MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION RUSTED AND BROKE LOOSE. AS I WENT OVER A LARGE BUMP ON A CITY STREET THE WHOLE SUBFRAME SEPARATED. I WAS ON A BUY HERE PAY HERE LOAN FROM TNT MOTORS IN OREGON ILLINOIS. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THEM AND I'M WORRIED THEY WILL TRY TO PUT IT BACK ON THE ROAD
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-17
- VIN: 5GZCZ634X5S
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHAMROCK AUTO BROKERS, LLC (322 B NH-104, NEW HAMPTON, NH 03256, (603) 548-3165) TO GET THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE PERFORATIONS ON THE SUBFRAME DUE TO RUST. GREENWOOD AUTO (6 FARRARVILLE RD, BELMONT, NH 03220, (603) 528-0158) WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,540.
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-07
- VIN: 5GZCZ53425S
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I WAS SITTING IN DRIVER SEAT AND I OUT MY KEY IN IGNITION AND TURNED IT TO 1 PAST THE ACC AND I WAS ABLE TO TAKE MY KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE IT STILL BEING TURN TO 1. WHILE IN PARK. I CAN ALSO TAKE MY KEY OUT OF IGNITION WHILE IT'S RUNNING WHILE IN DRIVE OR PARK ON THE 1 MARK AFTER ACC. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-01
- VIN: 5GZCZ33D85S
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN TRAVELING AT 65 MILES AN HOUR ON THE FREEWAY FOR AN HOUR AND A HALF AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHETHER IT'S IN TRAFFIC OR GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKS VIOLENTLY BACK AND FORTH AND CLUNKING SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS SLIPPING THE CAR WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST DIED AND STOP RUNNING.BY PUTTING THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL THE CAR WILL COME TO A STOP THE JERKING OF THE TRANSMISSION RELEASING THE GEARS
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-20
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5GZCZ23D05S
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL MY FAMILY AND I WERE IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 20TH 2019 OUR AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT IMPACT. WE WERE IN MOTION GOING 60MPH ON COURNTY ROAD 799 GOING TOWARDS GEORGE WEST TX WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS HEADED TOWARDS A COVERT AND JERKED THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT TO AVOID THE DITCH BUT THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED BACK TO THE RIGHT SENDING US ON THE 2 SIDE PASSENGER WHEELS AND THEN ROLLING OVER 3 TIMES I BLACKED OUT AND WHEN WE STOPPED THE AIR BAGS STILL DIDNT DEPLOY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-17
- VIN: 5GZCZ23D45S
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 NO RECALL OR REMEDY AVAILABLE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-07
- VIN: 5GZCZ53455S
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION EVEN AFTER JIGGLING THE STEERING WHEEL AND FLIPPING THE KEY BACK AND FORTH. WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD YOUR ARE ABLE TO PULL THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND CONTINUE DRIVING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5GZCZ23D45S
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DASHBOARD FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY FOR TWO AND HALF HOURS BEFORE IT WAS NOTICED THE DASHBOARD WAS ON FIRE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-15
- VIN: 5GZCZ53435S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: EVERY TIME THE CAR HITS A BUMP THERE A SEVERE RATTLE FROM THE FRONT END. I HAD NEW STRUTS INSTALLED AND THAT IS WHEN THE MECHANICS TOLD AND SHOWED ME THAT THE BUSHINGS ON THE RACK AND PINION UNIT WERE GOING BAD. I HAVE CHECKED SINCE THEN AND NOBODY SEEMS TO SELL THE BUSHING. THEY WANT YOU TO BUY A NEW UNIT FOR 600ISH DOLLARS OR A REMANUFACTURED ONE FOR AS MUCH AS 300ISH DOLLARS. NOW WHEN YOU PURCHASE EITHER OF THESE UNITS IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU ALSO BUY THE NEW BOLTSAND CASTLE NUTS FOR IT WHICH LESS THEN 29 DOLLARS. THE UNITS HAVE NEW BUSHINGS INSTALLED SO I KNOW SOME ONE IS PRODUCING THEM AND YOU CAN BUY THE BOLTS FROM ALMOST ANYONE. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED SOONER THEN LATER WOULD BE BEST AS RACK MAY COME LOOSE FROM FRAME AND CAUSE A SEVER LOSS OF STEERING WHICH WOULD INCLUDE SEVERE BODILY HARM OR DEATH. AND GM DOES SELL RACK AND PINION MOUNT BUSHING FOR THEIR OTHER VEHICLES JUST NOT THE SATURNS FOR SOME REASON! START DATE IS APPROXIMATE THE FORUMS HAVE A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME SITUATION BUT NO SOLUTIONS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-19
- VIN: 5GZCZ33D15S
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: KEY WONT TURN IN IGNITION. BOUGHT NEW KEY BUT PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED. CAR IS OFF AND IN PARK WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-01
- VIN: 5GZCZ33D35S
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION WHEN IN MOTION
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-21
- VIN: 5GZCZ63425S
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I HAD JUST RETURNED HOME FROM SHOPPING WHEN I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. FORTUNATELY THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ON MY DRIVEWAY AS I WAS DRIVING UP TO THE FRONT OF MY GARAGE. SINCE I WAS MOVING VERY SLOW I WAS ABLE TO STOP BY SHIFTING THE TRANS INTO "PARK". I LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW A PUDDLE OF BREAK FLUID ON THE DRIVEWAY AT EACH REAR WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP BY A TOWING SERVICE AND DELIVERED TO AUTO-LAB OF TROY, MI 48084. THEIR INSPECTION FOUND THAT BOTH BRAKE LINES AT THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH WHICH ALLOWED THE FLUID TO SPAY OUT OF THEM WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5GZCZ53435S
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, BRAKING REGULARLY WITH THE STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, MY BRAKES SUDDENLY LOCKED UP ON ME AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET BACK UP TO 50 MPH. EVENTUALLY I WAS CLOSE TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BUT THE CAR WASN'T SHIFTING CORRECTLY. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES, AND WE BEGAN REPLACING PARTS ON THE BRAKES. THEN, WHILE DRIVING AGAIN, THE BRAKES LOCKED DOWN AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. ONCE LOCKED, THE BRAKES DID NOT RELEASE, OR DO NOT RELEASE COMPLETELY. AND WE DISCOVERED - ULTIMATELY, ONCE THIS HAPPENS YOU SIMPLY CAN'T FIX IT. THE FIRST THING THAT WE DID IS WE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, TIE ROD ENDS AND BOOTS, BECAUSE WE THOUGHT THE PADS WERE GOING BAD AND THE ROTOR WAS WARPED (THE FRONT END HAD STARTED HAVING A SHIMMY AT HIGHER SPEEDS SOMETIMES ALSO). THAT SEEMED TO FIX ALL BUT THE SHIMMY SO WE THEN REPLACED THE TWO FRONT TIRES AND HAD THEM REBALANCED AND REALIGNED. AFTER THAT THE BRAKES SUDDENLY LOCKED UP RATHER HARD. I MANAGED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY SAFELY, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY DO 10 MPH BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES LOCKING DOWN. WE TOOK IT IN AND REPLACED PARTS FOR ALL OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. WE REPLACED THE PADS, ROTORS, CALIPERS, HOSES, MASTER CYLINDER AND THE ABS UNIT (ONLY FOUND IN JUNKYARDS NOW). THEN THE BRAKES LOCKED ONCE AGAIN AND CAUGHT FIRE! WE PUT IT OUT, BUT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM, ESPECIALLY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE BRAKE PARTS ON THIS MODEL. WE FOUND NUMEROUS REPORTS ONLINE THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL, AND NOT JUST FOR 2005.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-06
- VIN: 5GZCZ63415S
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY, AND HAS BEEN FOR SOME TIME. SOMETIMES THE KEY WILL TURN, OTHER TIMES IT JAMS AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE KEY TO TURN. MY MECHANIC HAD TWO NEW FACTORY KEYS MADE LAST SUMMER AS HE WAS CERTAIN IT WAS THE KEYS, THOUGH I DID NOT BELIEVE IT AND IT CERTAINLY HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE KEYS. MY MECHANIC IS NOW CHECKING ON GETTING ANOTHER SATURN VUE IGNITION SWITCH (HAS HAS MY VIN). MY MECHANIC HAS SAID (LAST SUMMER AND STILL NOW) THAT HE BELIEVES THIS WAS A RECALL ITEM ON SATURN.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-02
- VIN: 5GZCZ33D65S
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: TIMING CHAIN LOOSE/DANGER OF EXCELARATION ON HIGHWAY
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-18
- VIN: 3GSCL537X9S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SATURN VUE. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (SOUTH POINTE CHEVROLET, 9146 S. MEMORIAL DRIVE, TULSA OK, 74133) STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-25
- VIN: 5GZCZ53445S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: KEY IGNATION WILL NOT TURN OVER STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-14
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: GAS CAP CAUSES CEL TO COME ON. REPLACEMENT CAPS FAIL TO WORK. IT SEEMS A CHRONIC PROBLEM.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-08
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SATURN VUE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE PASSENGER DOOR AIR BAG AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER (CENTRAL BUICK GMC OF NORWOOD, 70 BOSTON PROVIDENCE HWY, NORWOOD, MA 02062; (781) 473-0908) STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR SINCE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-03
- VIN: 5GZCZ63475S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SATURN VUE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE KEY FAILED TO TURN. ADDITIONALLY, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND SEIZED COMPLETELY AT ONE POINT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE LATER AND THE CONTACT COULD POTENTIALLY NEED A NEW STEERING WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-23
- VIN: 5GZCZ63445S
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY CAR HAS THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT ON, AND THERE ARE TONS OF PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM! I HAVE ALMOST GONE OFF THE ROAD TONS OF TIMES WHEN THE ROADS HAVE BARELY ANY SNOW OR ICE ON THEM, AND THIS IS SERIOUSLY A COMMON PROBLEM THAT SHOULD HAVE A RECALL! THE ABS SYSTEM ON THE SATURN VUES SEEMS TO GO OUT ALL THE TIME, WHICH CAUSES OTHER PROBLEMS, MALFUNCTIONING BREAKS, BEARING DEGENERATION TOO! I NEED TO CONSTANTLY CHANGE THE BREAKS AND NOW I NEED NEW BEARINGS. MY CAR ONLY HAS 84K MILES ON IT!!! AND WITH MY CAR, MY TRANSMISSION IS ALSO GOING OUT AND THAT STARTED AT 60,000, MILES AND NOW ITS GIVING ME REAL PROBLEMS TOO! SO THE SATURN VUE 2005 AWD V6 CAR I HAVE... HAS A COMMON PROBLEM OF CHEAP ABS SYSTEM PARTS GOING BAD, AND BAD TRANSMISSIONS! BOTH NEED TO BE RECALLED, AND ADDRESSED BY GM. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-20
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: IGNITION CYLINDER SWITCH.KEY COMES OUT AT ALL TIMES.AND THEN WHEN U TURN IT OFF SWITCH LOCKS AND NOW IT WANT UNLOCK TO START
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-07
- VIN: 5GZCZ63425S
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING OR NOT IN THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE CAN BE STATIONARY OR MOVING. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR MONTHS.
Negative 2005 Saturn Vue car reviews
Positive 2005 Saturn Vue car reviews
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Ever since I became the owner of my 2005 Vue, I have found it to be a great purchase. I use mid-grade gas and can get up to 300 miles to a tank. I have also learned how to maximize my horsepower by downshifting to the lower gears. The car's versatility and roominess have been a great help in carrying my sons and my work load. Keeping it clean has been quite easy. The only issue I have had so far is keeping the stains off the fabric. Overall, this car has been a fantastic addition to our family.
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Your 2005 Vue has been a loyal companion for the past 13 years, and it has been a great ride! It only let you down twice, once due to a catalytic converter and a year later the motor blew at 187,000 miles. Fortunately, you were able to get a brand new motor in the car and it has run like a top until this past week when the frame broke. It's truly a shame to say goodbye to such a wonderful car that has travelled over 275,000 miles with you. During the down time, you replaced the clutch and pressure plate, and just last month put all new shocks and struts, wheel bearings (went through a few of those over the years), sway bar links front and rear sway bar. You took great care of this car and had a wonderful mechanic. There will never be another car like it. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with your 2005 Vue!
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I purchased my VUE for an incredible price of just $16,700. For such a low cost, I was able to obtain a reliable, comfortable, and safe small SUV with a plethora of extras. These include an electric sunroof, power windows and locks, keyless entry, cruise control, tachometer, temperature gauge, air conditioning, rear defrost, power mirrors, compass and outside temperature display, premium sound system with CD and MP3 capabilities, full fold-down seats, rear wiper and washer, 17
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If you're looking for an SUV that combines the speed and performance of a sports car, you'll absolutely love the Saturn VUE Redline. We have the Black V6 available, and I highly recommend it over the 4 banger. The 250 hp Honda motor is incredibly powerful, but the AWD keeps it stable on the road. I encourage you to consider the VUE and enjoy the feeling of passing those gas-guzzling lunch box SUVs.
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This vehicle is beautifully styled with plenty of room. The leather seats are comfortable and the grocery containment bins are fantastic. It has been very dependable, with only one issue to deal with in 50,000 miles - the driver side seat heater stopped working. However, they fixed it within a week with a new part. I have always received great service with every oil change and routine maintenance.
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Are you having problems with your 2005 Saturn Vue?
Cordelia Hermiston 2024-11-26
I bought my Saturn View in October of 2005. Unfortunately, the gas gauge broke at 5000 miles and then at 12000 miles there was an electrical problem causing the daytime running lights to stay on. The car died and I had to have it towed, which was a bit of a hassle. However, the dealer was able to cover everything and was very helpful throughout the process. Although it was a bit of an inconvenience, I'm glad that everything was taken care of in the end.
Morgan Windler 2024-08-17
I have been a proud owner of this vehicle for almost 5 years, but unfortunately, I have experienced multiple issues. While it was under warranty, the windshield washer pumps on the front and back stopped working. Although they were replaced, they stopped working again within 2 months. The dealer was unable to replace them the second time due to the warranty expiring between the two occurrences. The strut assembly has been replaced twice, but it still makes a lot of 'crunching' noises. Additionally, I have had some gas cap seating problems and multiple oil leaks. Unfortunately, I have decided to part ways with my Vue very soon.
Randy Shields 2024-07-11
The build quality of the exterior seems to be lacking. If you push on any of the outside body cladding, you may notice some issues. Additionally, the CVT transmission has become increasingly louder as the mileage has gone up. Although Saturn claims that this is normal operational noise, it did not sound that way when I first purchased the vehicle. Unfortunately, the hood cable has stretched three times now, and the last time I was told it was fine was just before my warranty expired. As a result, I am now unable to open my hood. The service team seemed to suggest that I may have done something to cause the issue, but I have opened many hoods on various cars without any problems with the cable.
Angelo Kassulke 2024-06-24
Since purchasing this vehicle (new) you have had nothing but problems. We are sorry to hear that the air conditioner was barely functioning from day 1, the front sway bar, sunroof, drive shaft bearing, wheel bearing (twice!!!), driver's door coming out of alignment, and brake rattling have caused you inconvenience. We understand how frustrating this must be and we would like to help you resolve these issues as soon as possible.
Emanuel Armstrong 2024-05-26
I'm on my second Saturn, but this is my first truck. I really like the way the VUE looks, but I do feel that the interior is a bit cheap. It's frustrating that there isn't a switch for the rear passenger to roll down their window, so they have to ask me to do it for them. I don't really understand the point of window locks. The steering has a lot of play in it, but overall I like the truck and would recommend it. I haven't found anything wrong with it yet, except for the wheel bearing that went out already. The gas mileage doesn't seem very efficient, but that could be the case with all trucks.