Strong V6, spacious cabin, comfortable ride, excellent crash test scores, good fuel economy.
Cons
Too many low-grade and ill-fitting interior materials, undersized front seats, vague steering.
What’s new
Revised interior and exterior trim details freshen up the interior of Saturn's SUV. Four-cylinder models get new machined alloy wheels in place of last year's painted alloys, along with new seat fabric, and a four-speed automatic transmission in place of the former CVT unit. All-wheel drive is no longer available on four-cylinder Vues.
Edmunds says
A well-thought-out and capable mini sport-ute, the Vue's unimpressive interior and sloppy steering keep it from challenging the class leaders in this segment.
Vehicle Overview LOADED WITH VALUE! Comes equipped with: Air Conditioning. This Saturn Vue also includes Tachometer, Cruise Control, Privacy Glass/Tin...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (18 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5GZCZ53475S836428 Stock: D188 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 08-06-2025
I purchased my 2005 Saturn when it was 2 years old and kept it until It was totaled in an accident 9 years later! ( 05/16/2016) "Hated It" It clearly was the best car I every owned it was very low maintenance with a (123,000 miles) I only had to invest in it's scheduled oiled changes and purchase a new set of tires every 2 years. My only repairs was the replacement of the battery and … brake shoes done in my 8th year of ownership. A Great automobile!
My 2005 3.5L Saturn Vue
5 out of 5 stars
maojr, 09/19/2012
2005 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I bought this car for my wife because, (1) it has a plactic outer shell and never get's dimpled (2) supposedly it has a Honda Engine. It also had a 0.5% interest on the loan...what a deal.
It's just now giving some problems. Had to replace the middle drive-shaft support and spider bearing. Otherwise no major problems/issues after 120K miles. This is the first signs of major ware so I … expect a little at a time as the mileage increases with more use. We use this car every day! I would buy/trade another with the same features....too bad they are no longer available.
Amazed. And it's a Salvage.
4.5 out of 5 stars
janell26, 01/15/2012
2005 Saturn VUE Fwd 4dr SUV (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
I bought my Vue with 60k miles from a private seller for $2k due to a Salvage Title. I was a little hesitant going into it but since it was so cheap I figured why not.
I've had the car 2 years and it is now nearing 90k miles and I have absolutely NO problems with it whatsoever. I've never had anything go out/stop working on me. The car has never stalled or done anything suspect. It … needs brakes/rotors right now, that's about it.
I'm pretty impressed considering the salvage title, not to mention I was in a major accident with it about a year ago also....runs as if nothing happened even though it's had the crap kicked out of it.
Saturn 05 Vue never gave me trouble
4.75 out of 5 stars
sandy131, 07/12/2014
2005 Saturn VUE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I am giving my Vue to a friend in need.
I purchased it new in 2006.
I changed the oil every 3K miles and it's at 240K miles now.
It has always started and drove perfectly and still does.
The only odd thing that happened was at 200K the brake light went on.
A sensor in a rear wheel malfunctioned.
It wasn't much to fix.
I did have to replace the front wheel bearings twice.
That may have … been due to driving often in NYC and rough roads in the Catskills.
Just usual replacements other than that (muffler, tires, battery, brakes).
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