Is the Saturn Sky Reliable?

20072010 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other sportss — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

72/100
Good

Reliability Score

6
Total Recalls
326
Owner Complaints
8
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
0.0 recalls/yr vs. sports median 1.3/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Lowno open investigations · 0 deaths, 8 injuries on record

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Saturn Sky Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
201010
57
Fair
2009132
57
Fair
200821123
57
Fair
200721825
57
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Sky Compares to Similar Vehicles

Saturn Sky72/100
Sports Category Average74/100

The Sky scores 2 points below the average sports. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Saturn Sky Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

AIR BAGS
194
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
25
SEATS
19
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
14
SERVICE BRAKES
12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
8

Based on 326 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Saturn Sky reliable?+

The Saturn Sky scores 72/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 4 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 6 recall campaigns and 326 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Sky is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2010 Sky achieved the highest reliability score of 57/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a Sky last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Saturn Sky owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Sky will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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