2005 Saturn Vue Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Saturn Vue, and owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 Saturn Vue. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
170 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Saturn Vue have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 15 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 81,829 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 61 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2026 · Electrical system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 8, 2023 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Saturn Vue (Vue AWD, Vue FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–20 / 23–27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Saturn Vue model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saturn Vue model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Saturn Vue | 2 | 167 |
| 2003 Saturn Vue | 1 | 622 |
| 2004 Saturn Vue | 2 | 276 |
| 2005 Saturn Vue | 0 | 170 |
| 2006 Saturn Vue | 0 | 300 |
| 2007 Saturn Vue | 0 | 286 |
| 2008 Saturn Vue | 3 | 406 |
| 2009 Saturn Vue | 2 | 118 |
| 2010 Saturn Vue | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2005 Saturn Vue
How do I know if my 2005 Saturn Vue has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saturn dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Saturn models
- Ion4,343 complaints
- SL2,218 complaints
- LS1,458 complaints
- Aura1,439 complaints
- Outlook1,352 complaints
- Sky516 complaints
- SC1413 complaints
- Sc296 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.