2005 Saturn VUE Problems and Repair Histories
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Saturn VUE Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Saturn VUE | 21 VUEs, 7.2 months of data per VUE, average 99000 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 VUEs, 7.2 months of data per VUE, average 99000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 50220 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 52080 | 100 | Warning alarm goes off - ABS light comes on. Sometimes all instruments go dead while driving and power steering fails. Vehicle still drivable. Odometer still lit but not updating. Odometer updates to reflect milage travelled. Display problem only. Gasket between engine and transmission leaking oil. Dealership cleaned area and added dye to confirm problem. Parts ordered for future repair. Gasket between engine and transmission replaced. Daytime running lights failed to come on automatically. Saturn has a special warranty for this. A resistor near the front-right bumpler needed to be replaced. After last repair, vehicle was OK for about two weeks before problem resurfaced. Problem has always been intermittant and does not produce specific codes other than "loss of communication" (with the body control module) This time, they re-seated connector |
| Jul | 2009 | 53500 | 0 | It has been two months since my last trip to the dealership to deal with the dashboard going dead. The problem has not been repeated, so it appears that re-seating the connectors for the Body Control Module was sufficient. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 121000 | 439 | leaking water purmp |
| Dec | 2012 | 151000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 75000 | 1000 | noise in torque converter |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 90000 | 200 | Had to replace the ignition switch lock set. It became worn due to the weight of keys and other stuff attached to the keys set. |
| Feb | 2011 | 96000 | 200 | had to install bolts so could do four wheel alignment on auto. Could not properly align the auto, otherwise. |
| Jun | 2011 | 98000 | 35 | Replaced Gas Cap... |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 22000 | 0 | Replace heated seat switch due to the fact that the light or LED shorted and would not illuminate. |
| Aug | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | Replace upper strut pad right wheel. |
| Jul | 2009 | 32000 | 185 | Failure code for EVAP sensor. Sensor replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | Customer satisfaction TSB for transmission surge issue. Dealer reprogrammed computer to solve drivability problem. |
| Feb | 2013 | 64500 | 300 | Rattle screech sound from front end. Replace swaybar links and strut mounts on both front wheels. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 79300 | 0 | Something to do with the clutch modular/shift sensor |
| Mar | 2012 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Made grunting noise over rough terrain at 5 mph or less. Due to heavy rains, drove through 8 inches of water in December going home from work. Sway bar links allowed water to enter and damage the bearings. |
| Nov | 2010 | 41000 | 500 | Had strut mounts replaced on both sides. Rear sway bar links rubber had seperated. |
| Jul | 2011 | 46000 | 750 | Front Brakes and brake fluid replaced as PM. |
| Sep | 2012 | 55000 | 143 | Door link on driver door replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | Antilock system activating with normal braking below 10 mph. This was during cold weather. BCM code indicated front left sensor. Code cleared. Shop could not duplicate problem and problem has not recurred. |
| Jun | 2009 | 47000 | 130 | worn out front brakes. New pads & rotors cut. |
| Apr | 2012 | 80000 | 80 | Replace sway bar links |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 43000 | 0 | Replaced one front and one rear wheel bearing. Had vehicle serviced while there which accounts for the $63. |
| Nov | 2008 | 46000 | 380 | Bad front brake rotors and pads. Turned rotors and replaced pads. Also had to have A/C serviced due to "normal" leakage. |
| Aug | 2009 | 53000 | 533 | Had Sears replace shocks and struts. |
| Dec | 2009 | 59000 | 150 | Had to replace rear hatch lift cylinders |
| Jun | 2011 | 70000 | 0 | Intermittent Transmittion "shudder" at some speeds. Required computer firmware flash. |
| Sep | 2011 | 73000 | 0 | Reflash computer per service bulIetin. |
| Nov | 2011 | 74000 | 200 | Side panel on driver seat broke for the third time. The driver side seat control panel crushes the foam when you swing out to exit vehicle. It also breaks off the tiny plastic stand-off that holds it to seat frame. Replaced it and seat cushion. |
| Jun | 2012 | 81000 | 150 | Emerg flasher switch pushed through the dash mounting hole. Not easy to access. Glued back in. |
| Aug | 2012 | 83000 | 380 | Driver side axle was clicking. Replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 84000 | 392 | Replace failing (clicking) passenger side drive axle. |
| Oct | 2012 | 84300 | 195 | Key sticking in ignition switch. Replaced lock cylinder. |
| Feb | 2013 | 87000 | 175 | Intermittent loud grinding/clicking noise when shifting into reverse and after accelerator is pushed. Worse when backing up steep hill or bump. Could not duplicate problem. Elected to do a drain & fill of transmition. Did not resolve problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Front stabilizer links and strut mounts. | |
| Mar | 2008 | 35000 | 550 | Brake work needed. |
| Oct | 2008 | 42000 | 90 | Changed transmission fluid with Honda fluid. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 32860 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 57040 | 0 | Heated seat not working. Nothing was done |
| Apr | 2012 | 60760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 48000 | 243 | Replaced front link assembly, front stabilizer shaft at control arm. Informed of problem during routine service. Charged $56.96 for each link assembly (x2) and $128.70 for labor |
| Jun | 2009 | 55000 | 157 | Exhaust Gasket between catalytic converter & intermidiate pipe blown out. Gasket replaced ($24 parts & $125 labor) |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 32240 | 0 | Torque converter replaced. |
| Sep | 2008 | 34100 | 0 | Sway bar links replaced. |
| Nov | 2008 | 35960 | 425 | Front brakes. |
| Feb | 2009 | 39680 | 0 | Defective front left wheel bearing. |
| Jul | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Saturn VUE in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 68000 | 500 | Bearing in 4WD drive |
| Saturn VUE in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 89000 | 433 | Front end was making squeaking noise. Thought it was suspension, dealer determined it was brake and fixed all problems |
| Oct | 2010 | 91000 | 33 | Light Bulb changed myself but took more than 20 minutes to change |
| Nov | 2012 | 120000 | 0 | Shock absorbers |
| Saturn VUE in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 72000 | 50 | torque converter, second one. |
| Jul | 2010 | 83000 | 0 | Second Trans axle replacement, holding up now. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 58000 | 92 | Check engine light on at idle after warm up. Pressure checked and light reset. Couldn't find a problem |
| Aug | 2010 | 76000 | 5200 | transmission failure including replacement of 4 sensors main shaft rear driveshaft support bearing. Problem was caused by a leak in the cooler for the transmission, which is in the radiator. Radiator was also replaced to solve problem. radiator replaced due to leak of transmission cooler that is inside the radiator |
| Apr | 2012 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 43000 | 45 | Sun roof needed adjustment due to air leak. |
| Mar | 2010 | 52000 | 12 | Replaced axle nut. Found to be missing during state inspection. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 63860 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 65720 | 1 | day-time running light resistor burned out |
| Dec | 2010 | 84940 | 5000 | trans would go to neutral when coming to stop. trans was repbuilt after waiting for parts. |
| Sep | 2012 | 94860 | 1500 | o2 sendor |
| Mar | 2013 | 94860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saturn VUE in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 89300 | 700 | Both drums fused. Removed rear only and replaced drum, lines, rotors. |
| Mar | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 85000 | 150 | Replaced both front struts after hearing squeaking when going over speed bumps and slow speed turns. |
| Apr | 2012 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 52700 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 55180 | 230 | Check engine lite on with code - bad O2 sensor - replaced and problem gone |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | Fuel injector replaced | |
| Apr | 2007 | 700 | Both front wheel bearings | |
| Saturn VUE in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 280 | Rear passanger side wheel bearing | |
| May | 2010 | 220 | Brakes: pads, rotors, or drums, repair | |
| Saturn VUE in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 102000 | 350 | Rear Ball Bearing went. $240 for part, 1 hour for labor. |
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saturn VUE in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 32860 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 36540 | 125 | Change the resistor for the DRL + oil change |
| Nov | 2009 | 48980 | 480 | Rear brake cylinder had to be changed wheels bearings had to be changed |
| Jul | 2010 | 52700 | 400 | Front brake pads and disk had to be change |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saturn VUE in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 46000 | 0 | Front pads and rotors. |
| Aug | 2012 | 105000 | 135 | Replace Right Rear wheel bearing / hub assembly |
| Dec | 2012 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 109000 | 12500 | Idling roughly, injection system needed to be cleaned |
| Apr | 2011 | 159000 | 49 | emissions problem according to the code. |
| Jun | 2011 | 162000 | 0 | Extreme water leak causing the interior lights, and security system to malfuction. Leak coming from not sure, hasen't rained since then. |
| Oct | 2012 | 199000 | 900 | Replace front tie rods and mounts. Replace front wheel bearing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 209000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saturn VUE in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 77700 | 1729 | replaced compressor, clutch relay, condensor, dryer, |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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