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 vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the parts were discontinued. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
2005 Saturn Vue electrical problems
72 complaints (42% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,844.
- owner complaints
- 72
- of this car's complaints
- 42%
- typical mileage
- 80,844
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Ignition11
- Ignition: switch5
- Ignition: module1
At what mileage
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Saturn Vue electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Saturn Vue owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Dashboard fire. The vehicle was stationary for two and half hours before it was noticed the dashboard was on fire.
Key wont turn in ignition. Bought new key but problem has continued. Car is off and in park when this happens.
Key can be removed from ignition in the on position when in motion
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.
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.
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.
Key comes out of the ignition when the car is running. Why isn't there a recall?
Ignition cylinder - key can come out when not in "off" position. For now, it's just happening when parked and draining the battery, but it's unsafe
Questions about the 2005 Saturn Vue electrical
Does the 2005 Saturn Vue have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 72 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 Saturn Vue, 42% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2005 Saturn Vue electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,844 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Saturn Vue electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Saturn Vue have the most electrical problems?
The Saturn Vue model years with the most electrical complaints are 2007 (128 complaints), 2003 (124 complaints) and 2006 (103 complaints).
Other 2005 Saturn Vue problems
Transmission 30Steering 20Engine 17Airbags 15Brakes 8Body 5Fuel system 5Suspension 4Lights 3Locks 3Seats 3Visibility 3Acceleration 2Seat belts 2Tires 1Wheels 1
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