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Saturn Vue Electrical problems by year

707 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Saturn Vue's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20103000
200939100
200888360
2007145120
2006103500
200572000
200478101
2003127221
200252211

Electrical recalls

Latest Vue electrical complaints

2005 Saturn VueElectrical system

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...

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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.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11751633
2003 Saturn VueElectrical system

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V490000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed the recall repair; however, the new ignition keys provided under the remedy failed to start the vehicle. The contact had to use the old key to start the vehicle. Additionally, the battery was replaced twice because the vehicle failed to turn off, causing the battery to drain. The vehicle needed to be jump-started. The dealer was made aware...

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of the failure and informed the contact to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for assistance. The contact stated that she was disabled and had returned the license plates to the DMV. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11750294
2008 Saturn VueSteeringElectrical systemEngine & coolingFire

I noticed a few days ago that the wheel was getting harder to turn so I made a maintenance appointment for Saturday I was driving to work in Texas in Fort Worth coming from Arlington today and smoke started coming from under the hood I pulled over and it was smoking I was on the highway so to get off the highway in a safe area I had to drive about 5 more miles up the road to the next exit so I started driving it didn't smoke right off so a couple of minutes into the drive it starts smoking so I finally get to the...

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exit smoke is now coming through the vents , I hurry and pull over and go to open the door it wouldn't open I then I climb over and get out the back door I go into the business parking lot at this point it's engulfed in black smoke and then it starts burning.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11733687
2004 Saturn VueSuspensionElectrical system

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the light on the instrument panel was abnormally dim. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface, the rear end of the vehicle was swaying from side to side. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound at start up, and it was difficult to remove the key from the ignition switch after turning off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical systemNHTSA 11689505
2008 Saturn VueElectrical systemEngine & coolingCrash3 injuries

Alternator I changed the starter I changed the alternator brand new it ran but then it stopped in mid drive and I won't just start and that's how I crashed into something now my car is wreck in the fridge and it won't start and if it does it stops

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11612712
2008 Saturn VueSteeringTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

2008 Saturn vue AWD. Steering wheel is very difficult to turn while driving. There is a lot of resistance. No leaking fluid visible and no visible loss of fluid levels. Transmission was torn down/repaired in 2017 for metal bits present at 95,000 (approximate) miles. It is currently at 107,600 miles. Transmission gets stuck in lower gear and rpms Rev up without the vehicle gaining acceleration. The tear down/rebuild was due to bad 3 5 wave plate also and seems to be replicating the issue again. Check engine...

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light comes on amd goes off intermittently and cannot get issue to replicate at the mechanics. Key has also gotten stuck in the barrel. Took almost 2 hours to try numerous ways to get it to release-also had to unlock manually on the door handle, none of the lights inside worked and when it was able to get started it was very slow and deliberate. Battery appeared to be dead but after jump starting and taking to have it checked, battery was found to be fine. These are serious concerns regarding the vehicle as 1 or all could cause serious damage to the driver and others on the road. It happened again today with the high rpms and low gear/not shifting to next gear.

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11612064
2007 Saturn VueElectrical systemEngine & coolingDriver assistance1 injury

I was driving and pulled up to get some gas and put my car in park it just stop and turned off and I haven't been able to get it back on. Went and saw a mechanic and he said it was the timing chain on the car it only had 97,000 miles on it and it would shake while I'm in ideal

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11584265
2007 Saturn VueTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & coolingFire

I was driving on the highway, on the way to the beach with my family and our pup! We heard a pop and thought maybe it was the tire but the engine began smoking. I pulled the vehicle over as safely as possible. I popped the hood and there was a fire. Everyone evacuated the vehicle as quickly and safely as possible. I was the last to get out of the vehicle. Within minutes the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. We stood there and watched the only vehicle we have completely burn up. I cried and I watched my kids...

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cry. What was supposed to be a beach day for us to distress and relax turned into us almost losing our lives on the highway. We are thankful for the state trooper, the fire department, and the paramedics who all arrived on scene and kept my family safe. Im thankful our lives weren't lost. However we still faced a life or death situation today.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11536826
2007 Saturn VueElectrical system

Key is easily removable when in on position. Also difficult to turn from lock position.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11530939
2004 Saturn VueElectrical system

My Father's car key can be taken out of the ignition when it is not in the off position but his specific VIN is not listed as part of the recall.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11502848
2006 Saturn VueSteeringElectrical system

The key can be removed from the vehicle while being driven. Also the ignition doesn't "click" off when vehicle is parked and key is removed causing the battery to drain. There have been several recalls for this issue but not with the 2006 year model. This is a dangerous problem and there are very limited resources to get it resolved.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11500710
2006 Saturn VueSteeringElectrical systemEngine & cooling

ignition gets stuck with key and locks steering wheel, now it wont shut off all the way to left and kills my battery looks like there has been MANY ignition issues and recalls with saturns which this is pretty important to have working to drive and be safe esp as a female in this world ..getting stuck or with a dead battery isnt good $300-400 at a gmc to fix this issue I feel personally this should be considered a recall fix

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11461547
2003 Saturn VueElectrical system

October 12, 2020 IG Burton stated the recall was complete, given original keys. I went to Willis Chevrolet & Buick recall was completed on April 15, 2022, new keys were issued.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11461144
2007 Saturn VueElectrical systemAirbags

Air bag indicator comes on and off intermittently. When read by a reader during an inspection system did not post a error about air bag issue. Air bag indicator light was on and intermittently comes on and goes off.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bagsNHTSA 11415770
2008 Saturn VueElectrical systemEngine & coolingFire

October 22 2020 my husband and I had purchased a 2008 saturn vue (lic plate # 6ezz507)from a private party. On march 25 2021 the car suddenly engulfed in flames then exploded. My husband managed to exit the vehicle in just seconds before the car exploded. We've come to find out afterwards that this particular year,make,model had been recalled. Is there anything could possibly be done?

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11412911

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