10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
82,865 miles

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problem #52

Jan 202023

Vue

  • miles
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.

- Medford , NY, USA

problem #51

Oct 012020

Vue

  • 107,406 miles
My 2004 Vue had a recall in 2014 for the ignition key could be removed without being in the off position, I had this repaired on 12/11/14. Recently my ignition key can again be removed without being in the off position.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

problem #50

Jan 142018

Vue

  • 145,790 miles
I have all ready taken my Saturn Vue to the dealer in hemet ca. ( gosch Chevrolet). The ignition switch broke again a week later. I took it back but gosch would not fix it again. The reason was because the housing had damage around it. Now the reason for that was because I was stranded 20 miles from nothing when the ignition would not turn my vehicle on, I was alone for 2 days before I had to mess with it to get it started. This has been an ongoing problem for me. I've missed an air flight. And 2 jobs fired me because I could not get to work. Its been a downward spiral ever since. Saturn's are great cars otherwise.

- Parhump, NV, USA

problem #49

May 012019

Vue

  • 248,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. While operating the vehicle, the key came out of the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Valley Chevrolet (525 hwy 7E, hutchinson, mn) and the manufacturer were notified and stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V490000 (electrical system); however, the part was not available. The failure mileage was 248,000.

- Hudson, MN, USA

problem #48

Apr 102018

Vue

  • 117,456 miles
Ignition switch-key comes out while engine is running. Saturn (GM) advises that this SUV is not included in the Saturn recall for ignition switch.

- Vienna, VA, USA

problem #47

May 042008

Vue

  • 45,000 miles
While driving transmission will jump out of gear, need to shift gear selector into neutral, then back into drive, sometimes more than once.we have avoided several serious incidents since this problematic issue started.vehicle was checked out several times at Saturn of modesto.ca.now out of business, there fix just replace transmission $5,000 at customers full expense.contracted Saturn customer service, they advised us to contact chase Chevrolet stkn.ca as they can service your Saturn vehicle.called chase Chevrolet was advised there shop did not have proper equipment to service our vehicle, didn't have updated computer software.still having same issues.

- Lodi, CA, USA

problem #46

Sep 052017

Vue

  • 162,479 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V490000 (electrical system) on 9/5/17. The ignition cylinder was replaced by don nester auto group (7566 West houghton lake drive, houghton lake, mi 48629, phone: (989) 422-5126); however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact was provided two keys with the repair, but neither of them unlocked the vehicle doors. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle for several weeks. The dealer stated that the door locks needed to be replaced. The manufacturer refused to assist with replacing the door locks. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 162,479.

- Houghton Lake, MI, USA

problem #45

Jan 092017

Vue

  • 96,000 miles
"takata recall". my mechanic found a faulty takata airbag while diagnosing a horn problem. My VIN is not on the airbag recall list or the ignition switch recall list. Also the faulty ignition switch is causing security system issues and causing my horn relay to stay permanently in the on position which is draining my battery to nothing. How do I get my VIN added to these lists so that these parts can be replaced under the recall?

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #44

Dec 202016

Vue 4-cyl

  • 127,776 miles
Ignition key can be removed when not in the lock position. Can be removed when in any position. Can be removed when driving or parked.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #43

Oct 042016

Vue

  • miles
The ignition recall has been completed and now it's doing the same thing where the key can be pulled out in the running position.

- Vancover, WA, USA

problem #42

Aug 032016

Vue

  • 155,000 miles
I just brought a 2004 Saturn Vue, and it takes a long time to get to 2nd and 3rd gear, and if I am driving 30 mph or lower it shakes. I have taken it back to the dealer twice already and it is still doing the same thing. It also makes a rough grinding, and growling sound. It does all of the above while driving on the highway and city streets. It is also hard at times for me to turn the key to start the car, and the key can come out at any time.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #41

Aug 192016

Vue

  • 210,400 miles
I pulled into the parking lot at work, went to step out of the car before I realized that my keys were in my hand but the engine was still running. That's when I realized that I was able to pull the keys out of the ignition while the car was in park and the engine running.

- Fort Mill, SC, USA

problem #40

Jun 162016

Vue

  • 21,200 miles
Ignition switch assy; dealer charged me for flashing ignition system, vehicle still willnot start

- Smithfield, VA, USA

problem #39

Jun 302015

Vue

  • 170,000 miles
I just bought this car for my daughter and the key will fall out of ignition switch when running down the road. I removed everything but the key so it doesn't happen. Previous owner said they checked with dealer to see if it was covered under the switch recall and they said no it was not.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #38

Aug 012013

Vue

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the driver's seat caught fire from the heated seat feature. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

- Smithfield , RI, USA

problem #37

Mar 052010

Vue

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the master key was extremely difficult to remove from the ignition and that the fob failed to work. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the master key and the failure recurred. The contact indicated that the second master key was getting stuck in the ignition with no warning. The contact also had to leave the key in the vehicle secured due to the failure and then have valet key used to unlock the doors to remove the master key. In addition, the contact stated that during inclement weather the interior lights stayed lit and would not turn off on several occasions. The contact had to wait for the internal feature to turn the lights off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician further inspected that the button was getting stuck causing the light to stay lit. The mechanic provided an interim fix of placing a small piece of behind the button to prevent the failure. The contact continued to experience the key getting stuck in the ignition intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- St Charles, MO, USA

problem #36

Jan 142015

Vue 6-cyl

  • 160,000 miles
I have a 2004 Saturn Vue. The key can be pulled out of the ignition switch while the car is on and in motion with the car in drive. GM is stating that the car is not under recall because the VIN isn't on the list and the car was built at a different plant. It is the same exact issue as what the recall is for. Why won't they fix it?

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #35

Jan 142015

Vue

  • 75,000 miles
The key can be removed with the vehicle running. Went on recall website and seen similar problems have been reported. Vehicles of this same year have a recall on them but using the VIN number it says this vehicle has no recall.

- Otisville, MI, USA

problem #34

Dec 012014

Vue

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the key released out of the ignition while the vehicle was in motion on several occasions. The contact stated that the failure was progressing. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14V490000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

- Otisville, MI, USA

problem #33

Jan 062015

Vue

  • miles
The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Vue. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V490000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- San Joaquin, CA, USA

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