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2005 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 132 repairs.
2005 Saturn VUE transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| 220000 mi US $50 |
additive added to transmission fluid to temporarily remedy torque converter shudder. |
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 78700 mi | Something to do with the clutch modular/shift sensor |
| 32240 mi | Torque converter replaced. |
| 82500 mi US $380 |
Driver side axle was clicking. Replaced. |
| 84000 mi US $392 |
Replace failing (clicking) passenger side drive axle. |
| 85900 mi US $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. |
| 141000 mi US $130 |
replace both front axles |
| 75000 mi US $1000 |
noise in torque converter |
| 42000 mi US $90 |
Changed transmission fluid with Honda fluid. |
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 205000 mi US $588 |
carrier bearing faulty i was told by NTB. Replaced and vibration continued. Returned to a different NTB and they balanced the tires. Vibration is still there but only slightly. So I'm left unsure if both fixes corrected the problem or not. |
| 84940 mi C $5000 |
trans would go to neutral when coming to stop. trans was repbuilt after waiting for parts. |
| 52000 mi US $12 |
Replaced axle nut. Found to be missing during state inspection. |
| 68000 mi US $500 |
Bearing in 4WD drive |
| 72000 mi US $50 |
torque converter, second one. |
| 83000 mi | Second Trans axle replacement, holding up now. |
| 76000 mi US $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. |
| 137000 mi | trans or computer bad |
2005 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 198000 mi US $200 |
replaced front axle...boot had a tear in it...also re balanced front tires because of steering wheel tremble at different speeds that was not rotor related... |
| 153450 mi | When I went in for an oil change, the mechanic noted a grease leak in the right front hub boot. Not fixed on this visit, but will need to be taken care of. |
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