https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Saturn VUE. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:32:42 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2158297 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed under the 50 MPH speed limit, the vehicle slid on a patch of black ice; the contact was able to correct the vehicle. The contact stated that there was snow on the ground.  Soon afterwards, the vehicle slid on another patch of black; the vehicle slid across the road and hit the embankment head-on. The vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2155537 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2003 Saturn Vue ignition switch. The switch was replaced under a recall with a switch that has the same defect; the key can be removed while the vehicle is in operation. The dealers refuse to replace it saying the car had the recall completed. They do not acknowledge the replacement has the same problem as the original. I feel they are required to do a second replacement under the recall https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2137291 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and was inoperable while attempting to reverse. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made awar https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2133628 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 ign https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2133629 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 ign https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2125103 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The ignition (key) has stopped working again after being recalled a few years ago, and being replaced. The key will not turn and start the car. https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2096288 Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT the transmission will not shift out of first gear https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2069158 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact purchased a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that two days after purchasing the used vehicle, the vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood and from the gas tank location. A service warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while pullin https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2069159 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact purchased a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that two days after purchasing the used vehicle, the vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood and from the gas tank location. A service warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while pullin https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2058082 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from under the dashboard on the passenger’s side. The contact stated that the abnormal grinding sound was also heard while the gear shifter was in park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The contact inspe https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2051978 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Excessive frame rust at 107,000 miles. Major holes and chunks of supporting materials are missing. This is near the rear subframe on both sides of the vahicle. Makes it dangerous to drive and should be recalled by GM https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2051979 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Excessive frame rust at 107,000 miles. Major holes and chunks of supporting materials are missing. This is near the rear subframe on both sides of the vahicle. Makes it dangerous to drive and should be recalled by GM https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2042154 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V470000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of th https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2030702 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Stalls stops, with Engine power reduced, stabilitrak off. After turning or braking. Engine light with down arrow. Accident probability. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF ON HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY RD! https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2030703 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Stalls stops, with Engine power reduced, stabilitrak off. After turning or braking. Engine light with down arrow. Accident probability. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF ON HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY RD! https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2030704 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Stalls stops, with Engine power reduced, stabilitrak off. After turning or braking. Engine light with down arrow. Accident probability. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF ON HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY RD! https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2026247 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle has lost power steering. Difficult to steer especially in reverse and sometimes in turning left. If wheels are not completely straight, you have turn with all the strength you can muster. Reluctant to turn left unless you have twice as much time as you should need to avoid an accident. https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2022211 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2022212 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2022213 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2021261 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2021262 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2021263 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2020480 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered violently. The contact's daughter lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road before coming to a complete stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-2020481 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered violently. The contact's daughter lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road before coming to a complete stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-1987559 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Wednesday 4:11 PM] Rosales, Denise CTR (NHTSA) The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to engage in hybrid mode the morning after being purchased. In addition, the vehicle failed to start and maintain battery power. The vehicle was towed to 2 different independent mechanics and 1 independent mechanic who came to the residence where it was diagnosed that the https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-1985198 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-1985199 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-1985200 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue https://plaincars.com/make/saturn-vue#complaint-1965296 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT When you drive the car the transmission fails. less than 48 hours ago I just bought this 2008 Saturn vue certified pre owned and I’ve been reading a lot of review’s about the specific model of car and a lot of other people that have had this car has had the same common experience I will attach a screenshot of what I’m talking about down below I seriously think someone should look into this issue b