2005 Saturn Vue - Maintenance & Specs

The 2005 Saturn Vue belongs to a Saturn Vue lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 6 model years, from 2002 to 2009. Engine options on record include the 2.2L, 3.5L, 2.2L I4 / 3.5L V6. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (variable gear ratios). The 2005 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2002) and later (2009) Vue model years also documented.

It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Dex-Cool coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 20 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.

NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around electrical system (58), power train (22), air bags (9). A representative report reads: "The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic, a vehicle began doing donuts in the intersection, causing a multi-car..."

EPA fuel economy is rated at 20 city / 26 highway MPG, 22 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,000.

Quick Specs

Common Trouble Codes

• P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
• P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
• P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A

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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.