Five problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2008 Saturn VUE. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the 2008 VUE.
The key gets stuck in the ignition switch when I park my car. I have the barrel two times 2017 and 2018. My key chain only has my car key and the remote and I'm the only driver. I have changed the barrel two times and apparently I have to do it again. This repair is very expensive and I feel very unsafe and I waste a lot of time waiting for the switch to release my key. I'm afraid I may damage the gear.
While driving @ 60mph on i75 in toledo OH in the middle lane of highway vehicle shut down. I was able to drift over to curbside. Vehicle refused to restart I drained battery attempting to restart. My airbag sensor light has been on in my vehicle for approximately 3 months. When I turn key to start my vehicle I have no connection until I release key then it kicks in and starts. On occasion when depressing lever on gear shifter I hear a ticking sound in ignition switch. All mywarning lights in dash come on and some remin on until next start example: abs brake traction control seatbelt check engine. Etc.
My husband drove the car to florida . During the trip he noticed the lights out on the dashboard. He stopped for gas and went to turn it off . When he gabbed the key he noticed the lights on the radio came back on. A few hours later he noticed the lights out again. Pulled into a gas station and carefully looked at the ignition switch and found the switch to be in between positions. This did not happen during his two week stay. But it happened on the way home.
The vehicle became difficult to start with the interior lights blinking wildly. While driving, the vehicle would hesitate and surge. Had new ignition switch installed. Axle shaft seal leaking transmission fluid. Transmission failed shortly thereafter (NHTSA compl #10565714).
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.