2005 Saturn Vue Electrical Problems

Which parts fail

• Ignition
  11
• Ignition › Switch
  5
• Ignition › Module
  1

Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  23%
• 25k–50k
  813%
• 50k–75k
  1525%
• 75k–100k
  1423%
• 100k–150k
  1626%
• 150k+
  610%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Saturn Vue owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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.

First occurrence - July 21, 2008 at 35734 miles: the ignition key could not be removed after it was turned to the off position nor could it be turned to the accessory or start position. Saturn of troy, mi replaced the housing, ignition cylinder and keys. Cost was covered by warranty. 2nd occurrence - June 21, 2011 at 57550 miles: repeat of 1st occurrence. Suburban Cadillac Buick of troy, mi replaced the ignition cylinder and keys. Since I had purchased a extended warranty, my cost was $100.00. 3rd occurrence - September 28, 2012 at 63,597miles: intermittently ignition key would not release from the ignition switch without a lot of jiggling and force. Technician at suburban Cadillac Buick stated that we were not turning the key far enough to release it from the ignition. No action was taken at that time. …

We have had trouble with the ignition since we've had it. At first we couldn't get the key out of ignition, had to jiggle steering column to remove key. Had the ignition switch cleaned. Now key just falls out of ignition while running. It's difficult to get anyone's attention on this matter since Saturn is no longer available. Rohrmans in lafayette, in. Use to take care of our problems with it, when Saturn went out g.m. Directed us to defouws in lafayette. We had a 2003 Saturn before and had no problems with it, so please help us with this problem. Thank you: [redacted]

Stiff ignition switch right from day 1 when car was new,key does not fall out but jams,also front strut sqeek and creek,sounds like a 100 year old wagon,suppose there was a recall for strut tower bushing,I was charged $410 for the repair in 2005,if anything made it worse,I hardly drove this car it has 81000 km,approx 48000 miles,curious the hatch lock has always been stiff as well and the key gets stuck,sounds to me like a lock problem from the start,did GM outsource the locks like Toyota did with the gas pedals?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Saturn Vue. While driving at an unknown speed, the key ejected from the ignition switch independently and the engine continued to run. The contact was able to shut off the vehicle and restart it; however, the failure persisted and recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Saturn Vue. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the key fell out of the ignition independently but the engine continued to run. The contact maneuvered to the emergency lane where the vehicle was shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving, the ignition key was able to be ejected. The contact also stated that when the ignition switch was turn to the off position, the electrical functions in the vehicle would remain on, even with the key removed from the ignition.the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

After a year of complaints both here and to GM with videos proving my Saturn Vue 2005 had the ignition switch issue, Saturn finally recalled it. Myself and others have gotten the notice however it came in a white envelope with black writing that looked similar to junk mail. Also I see it is not noted on your page. GM has confirmed the recall when I contacted them. Why are they not following recall protocol? Why is it not listed on your page?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the key released out of the ignition and failed to go back into the ignition to turn the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The repairs were made but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The contact mentioned that the key would come out from the ignition while the vehicle was running. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

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