Saturn Vue Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

5
Total Recalls
1663
Total Complaints
100
Total Crashes
99
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
2003
Worst Year
2010
Best Year
27
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Saturn Vue — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2010BestExcellent4Electrical SystemFull report →
2009Good9710101SteeringFull report →
2008Avoid13021016Power TrainFull report →
2007Caution20563Electrical SystemFull report →
2006Caution228169Electrical SystemFull report →
2005Good110810Electrical SystemFull report →
2004Caution11762122Power TrainFull report →
2003WorstAvoid14472225Power TrainFull report →
2002Good29474Electrical SystemFull report →

9 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Saturn Vue Problems

Electrical System
355
Power Train
338
Air Bags
168
Steering
158
Engine And Engine Cooling
87
Engine
72
Unknown Or Other
67
Suspension
58
Vehicle Speed Control
42
Structure
40
Latches/Locks/Linkages
28
Exterior Lighting
27

Based on 1,663 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Vue Years to Avoid

2003 Vue
447 complaints · 1 recalls · 22 crashes
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2008 Vue
302 complaints · 1 recalls · 10 crashes
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2006 Vue
228 complaints · 0 recalls · 16 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Vue Years to Buy

2010 Vue
4 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Saturn Vue Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Saturn Vue Reliability

What year Vue has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2003 Saturn Vue had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 447 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2003 report for specific defects.

Is the Saturn Vue reliable?

The Saturn Vue has accumulated 1,663 owner-filed complaints and 5 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 1 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2010 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Vue.

What are the most common Vue problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (355 reports), Power Train (338 reports), Air Bags (168 reports), Steering (158 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my Vue has an open recall?

Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.

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