Inserted the key into the ignition switch but I was unable to turn the ignition to start the vehicle. I took the vehicle to a mechanic who said that the key needed to be replaced and the key was replaced, I replaced the key but the defect recurred. It happens on a daily basis, whenever I go to try and start the car. The vehicle was repaired on two occasions but did not rectify the issue. The mechanic said something was wrong with the way the ignition switch was placed in the car.
2007 Saturn Vue electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn vue. The contact stated that after inserting the key into the ignition switch the driver was unable to turn the ignition switch to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the key needed to be replaced. The key was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The contact also indicated that the air bag sensor light illuminated off and on. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The car won't go over 40 miles.
When putting the key in the ignition, the key is getting stuck and will not turn to start the car. I have to wiggle the key multiple times until finally it makes an audible click and I am able to start the car. This does not happen every time I attempt to start the car but three quarters of the time I deal with this problem. Some times it only takes a few turns, other times I repeatedly remove the key and place it back in the ignition until it is able to rotate and start the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn vue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the key seized in the ignition. The contact stated that the ignition switch was previously replaced by a local dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 111,000.
When I was driving I accidentally pulled my key from the ignition but the car was still running and I was still driving...I was able to put the key back in the ignition. When I finally came to a stop and put the car in park...I wanted to make sure this was a one off so I tried to pull the key from the ignition while the car was running and it came right out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn vue. The contact stated that the key was able to be removed from the ignition while the engine was running. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.
First noticed my key would not fit into ignition and after many tries the alarm started beeping and I was then able to insert the key. This has happened several times since. The biggest worry has been that on one occasion I had turned off the engine, took the key out, stepped out of the vehicle ready to walk away and realized the engine was still running. The dash board lights periodically don't come on and the radio, although I can hear it, does not display the information.
My passenger seat air bag light started to come on periodically, whether someone was in the passenger seat or not. At times it would go off, but for the past 30 days it stays on whether someone is in the seat or not. About the same time, we detected a "short" in the radio system, as at times you cannot change the station, and I have actually had the station change without touching any selector. I am concerned that this has to do with the ignition switch issue that has been detected in other models of saturns, in particular.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn vue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the key independently released from the ignition switch. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact inserted the key back into the ignition switch. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified o the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.
For the past year I have been having a very difficult time inserting the key in the ignition and turning the key to turn on the car. Once I get the key in I have to jiggle it over and over until the key is able to turn. Sometimes it takes me anywhere from 5-15 minutes. However lately when the key is finally in it gets stuck and it does not allow the key to be released leaving me stranded. I also noticed the airbag sensor light turns on and off randomly while I am driving the car and while there is a passenger in the car. My biggest concern is if the airbag fails to deploy in case of an accident. Another concern of mine is that sometimes when I am driving the car it accelerates itself for a moment or two and it is very scary. I am currently unable to drive my car because I am scared, especially because I drive my 5 and 1 year old everyday. I am unable to get the car looked at this time due to financial reasons. My saturn vue is not included in the recall however I really wish it were because all of the problems I am experiencing are very similar to that of the gm vehicles that were recalled. Please investigate the saturn vue 2007 ignition problem, airbag light problem, and accelerating problem. Thank you so much.
I was driving north on road that was having some road repair on a rough section I lost all power no steering hard brakes . I have had this prob several times since, thank you
I purchased this vehicle new and within a year my key would get stuck in the ignition to the point where I could not turn the key at all to either turn on or off the vehicle or to get the key out of the ignition. The first time it happened, I believe I had my own mechanic fix it. Then the next times it started happening, it would happen intermittently. I was working with individuals who are disabled and taking them out into the community using my own car. On an extremely hot day(in the 90s) my key got stuck in the ignition (all I did was put the key in normally to start the car) and the individual I had in the car refused to get out of the car (which posed a serious safety hazard to that individual because inside the car at that point I am sure was over 100 degrees). I finally convinced the individual to get out of the car after about a half hour. After I called a tow truck to tow my car I called gm to file a complaint because this is not a normal issue.gm fixed the issue and told me it was my key (which I had another key made to hope to solve this issue) a good description of the issue is I would be: I put the key in normally, it would partially turn, and then stop and I cannot move the key at all, even to get the key out of the ignition. The owners manual states to turn the wheel all the way to the right or left to "unlock" the ignition. This would not do anything at all. Sometimes if I let the car sit for a while and go back to it, it would just work. Other times, it didn't matter how many times I tried to get it to work, it would not.even the tow truck drivers could not get it to work. Also, my air bag light comes on intermittently.I have never had the air bag light issue looked at, but with the reports on the news I thought could be an issue too.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn vue. The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle, the key became stuck inside of the ignition and could not be removed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired on two occasions but did not rectify the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. Updated 6/10/14*cn updated 8/7/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn vue. The contact stated the ignition key got stuck in the ignition. This failure had occurred five time over a period of two months. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated the tbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
The ignition switch on the vehicle is almost impossible to turn in the "on" position, at times.
I needed to use my car to do routine chores, the key would not turn. I called the dealer that I got the car from and was told they would need to tow the car in, put it on a machine and replace the ignition switch at my expense. I refuse since I had just purchased the car in february of 2013. I called a lock smith who informed me that something was wrong with the way the ignition switch was placed in these cars. I paid to have it fixed by the lock switch. It got stuck again the next day and he replaced it again, at my expense. It is beginning to stick again, where can I go to get the problem resolved without expense to me.
I was driving in my subdivision and the curtain air bags went off in my 2007 saturn vue hybrid. I swerved and ran into a tree causing massive frontal damage and the driver-side air bag to deploy. My 3-year-old daughter was in the back passenger child car seat and was ok but I was diagnosed with chest, knee, hip, and nose contusions, still healing after 4+ days. The car was a total loss per allstate. I have no idea what caused the curtain air bags to go off but see on carcomplaints.com there are many airbag issues. Very mad and demand attention from gm since saturn is defunct.
When you try to start the car, the ignition won't turn unless you try to move the steering wheel. It has progressively gotten worse as time goes on.
I bought this car in july 22, 2012 in city kia in orlando( used car) with 37,299 miles on this day.2007 saturn vue. In march 2013 I took a ride from kissimmee to miami and when I came back home and got off the turnpike I heard a big sound under my car and it stared to slow down until it stopped completely in the middle of the street, I had it towed to a repair shop and they said it was the transmission,they fixed for $1,926. I also has some electrical problems, once in a while the radio goes randomly changing channels by itself and when I open or close the windows it sounds like it looses electricity, and also a leak from the air conditioner compressor is leaking a green fluid, also the airbag goes on sometimes but eventually turns off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn vue. The contact stated that water would leak through the driver's side windshield and onto the floorboard near the brake and accelerator pedal. The failure occurred during rainy weather conditions. In addition, the passenger's side power door locks failed to operate properly and the odometer gauge failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to locate the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
I too had problems with the key ignition as well as the passenger air bag light coming on. The key was fixed when I bought the car. Now my issues is with the windows randomly not working and passenger air bag on. My car window on the passengers side did not work for a year. It would work occasionally (when I tested the button) now the passengers side work, but the drivers side dose not. I was told by saturn that they are unrelated issues. I can not understand that? My car is in the shop to have service done on it. The drivers side window needs to be fixed. At the cost of $265.00 just the driver side, and they said that their is no problem with pass. Side... I can see that the windows are an issues with this type on saturn... And no one is addressing this issues. Their is definitely a problem with the air bag system as well as the window system. I love my car, but what I'm reading here seem to show me that the problems are real concerning my car. And the service center said that they not related? I have a big problem with that. Some one need to check in to the window and air bag problem. Their must be a site that people talk about these issues?? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My 2007 saturn vue all the time since I purchased it the passenger side deployment bag light will not work, unless I turn on the passenger heat , and the seat does not heat up, and I am still not sure it will work because it is an electrical problem, also my electric windows won't work on several occasions, and the ignition shift the key sticks and steering column locks when this happens, and it won't release the key. Dealer won't deal with it, wonder if there has been any other complaints because I do not feel safe especially when I have passengers, it cannot be trusted, not sure of any recalls, but it definitely needs to be looked into and fixed before anyone could get hurt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn vue. The contact stated that while parked, she turned the vehicle off and was unable to remove the key from the ignition. She attempted to restart the vehicle, but it would not start. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
My 2007 saturn vue hybrid battery light comes on. I took it to the dealership in june, 2010 and was told I needed a new battery pack (this will be the 3rd one), that there was a recall on the battery packs, and that it was "safe" to drive until the batteries were replaced. It is now december 30, 2010 and no battery packs are available. I'm finding out through internet research that once the battery pack goes, all power will drain and the car will cease to function within 30 minutes--that includes brakes and steering. I've complained to gm who now holds the warranties on saturn and they advise me biweekly that they don't know when battery packs will be available. Aside from shirking its warranty obligation, gm is creating potential safety hazards on these hybrids when the recalled battery packs fail and power is lost while the car is in operation. I've learned that there are many vue hybrid owners waiting for battery packs that have been recalled and nothing seems to be happening!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn vue. The contact stated that the after starting the vehicle, the check engine light was illuminated. The contact proceeded to drive the vehicle for a shirt period of time. The contact then decelerated to a traffic stop when the vehicle stalled. He was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the hybrid battery would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the battery being on back order. The failure and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 01/18/11 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle has not been repaired. The vehicle stalled in the middle of an intersection. Updated 02/07/11
Severe problem with hybrid / electrical system impairing safety, use and value of the vehicle. Began with engine shutting down and restarting itself - lurching forward when it does - despite pressure on the brake. At a later date noticed a strong odor consistent with an electrical fire inside the vehicle cabin. On another occasion the engine shut down losing all power and vehicle functionality - including power steering and other vehicle systems. The vehicle would not restart. On the most recent occurrence the vehicle shut down, restarted itself and the check engine light and battery light came on yet again. The vehicle then proceeded to shutdown again three more times while enroute to the dealership for the attempted repair under warranty. Since february 2010, the hybrid batteries have been replaced twice and the ECM reprogrammed three times, the starter generator / alternator has been replaced and the starter generator control module relay has been replaced. The problem with the hybrid / electrical system still has not been isolated or resolved - despite an eight year, 100,000 mile warranty from the manufacturer and now assumed by general motors. At this point the vehicle has been taken to the saturn and gm dealers for service on the hybrid / electrical system a total of 6 times in the past 10 months. The vehicle has been out of service now for the last 26 days and is still at the dealership trying to be repaired.
2007 vue hybrid. Numerous electrical problem related to the hybrid system within first month of ownership. Recently received "voluntary recall notice for hybrid battery. Battery "back-ordered" for over 6 weeks. Was told it was entirely safe to drive and it just wouldn't perform as efficiently. Car parked in garage and would not start. Returned from out of town trip and car started. Had to replace at our expense the 12 volt battery. The hybrid battery probably caused the failure of the 12 volt battery but gm doesn't acknowledge that in the recall. Gm should be mandated to pay for failed 12 volt batteries caused by the failure of the hybrid battery.
2007 saturn vue hybrid check battery light on when car started. Lost hybrid functions, the all check lights were visible, starting with battery, then engine, lost ABS, traction control, and ability to steer car etc. Car stopped working and 12 volt battery could not even be jump started. Has been in the shop since august 30, 2010. Shop unable to tell me when car will be returned. Perhaps after october 18, 2010. Waiting for a replacement hybrid battery. This is the 3rd time car in shop for hybrid battery defects. I understand that there was a recall issued july 2010 but have yet to receive recall notice from gm. This is a nationwide recall but unable to find any information in print.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn vue. While driving approximately 35 MPH she stated the vehicle lost all of the hybrid functions. The battery and check engine light began to illuminate on the dashboard. She was able to drive the vehicle home. Once she got home the vehicle stalled would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed the battery for the hybrid system failed and this was a known problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 16275 updated 12/29/10 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was returned to her on september 29,2010. The consumer stated the dealer was aware of the recall, but she was not notified until the vehicle was towed to the dealership. Updated 01/10/11
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