2005 Saturn Vue drivetrain & axles problems
19 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2005 Saturn Vue, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
On july 23, 2005, I had the oil seal replaced. The vue had been leaking oil in my garage and other places when I parked. I had to replace the ignition switch on two occasions and was almost unable to get the key to turn. Sometimes took up to 20 minutes or so. On july 22, 2006 I had the air conditioning condenser and seal replaced. It was over 100 degrees. I had to get a rental for this repair. This took several days because the mechanic took my car apart, thought it was repaired, but was not, I was told.
Back in 2009 I received a noticed on a recall on the transmission. I took it to my dealer and was refused for any help with it. I contacted GM and they refused to help me. For many years I have had issues with noise, shifting and other problems. Sometimes if I had it in reverse it would go forward and if I had it in drive it would go into reverse. The gears would stick and my car would jolt repeatedly. . On the 27th of september I was on my way to a friends house to repair my u joint .
Other problems reported for the 2005 Saturn Vue
- Electrical system 72 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints