2005 Saturn Vue transmission problems
The 2005 Saturn Vue has 31 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
31
Transmission complaints
14%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. BEFORE THE FAILURE, THE TRANSMISSION MADE A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT A NEW…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2005 Saturn Vue have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2005 Saturn Vue transmission — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.