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5GZCZ53455S••••••2005 Saturn VUE
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2005 Saturn VUE build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
149on the model
59builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Exterior Lighting 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureJan 2020
This is a known problem with these saturn views it is where the engine carriage bolt attaches to the frame the water from the road in everything shoots right up on it and rust this area where I had to work on this area and remove the bolts in the front there was so much rust…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2019
The key will not turn in the ignition even after jiggling the steering wheel and flipping the key back and forth. When driving down the road your are able to pull the key out of the ignition and continue driving
Electrical SystemMar 2015
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…
Exterior LightingJul 2014
The contact owns a 2005 saturn vue. While driving various speeds, the front end of the vehicle vibrated and shook intermittently. In addition, the brake lights illuminated without the brake pedal being pressed. The failures occurred numerous times. An independent mechanic stated…
Engine And Engine CoolingMar 2009
Purchased 2005 saturn vue 02/20/08 with 13,000 miles. On 03/19/09 my saturn vue broke down. The vehicle was taken to saturn honolulu and subsequently found to have a defective damper pulley. The saturn mechanic explained that the damper pulley had walked away from the block…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5GZCZ53455S827064 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.