Is the Saturn Vue Reliable?

20022010 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

80/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

10
Total Recalls
1663
Owner Complaints
99
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

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Saturn Vue Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
201004
99
Excellent
2009297101
72
Good
2008330216
69
Good
200702053
83
Excellent
200602289
81
Excellent
2005011010
85
Excellent
2004217622
74
Good
2003144725
70
Good
20022944
83
Excellent

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

How the Vue Compares to Similar Vehicles

Saturn Vue80/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Vue scores 12 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Saturn Vue Reliability Issues

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
258
POWER TRAIN
164
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
143
STEERING
135
AIR BAGS
134
ENGINE
72

Based on 1663 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Saturn Vue reliable?+

The Saturn Vue scores 80/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 9 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 10 recall campaigns and 1663 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Vue is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2010 Vue achieved the highest reliability score of 99/100 with 0 recalls and 4 complaints.

How many miles does a Vue last?+

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

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