Saturn Vue Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Saturn Vue model year (2002–2010) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Saturn Vue Years to Avoid
1 recall · 447 complaints
25 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 500
1 recall · 302 complaints
16 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 337
0 recalls · 228 complaints
9 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 246
Best Saturn Vue Years to Buy
0 recalls · 4 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 4
2 recalls · 94 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 108
0 recalls · 97 complaints
Main area: STEERING
Problem score: 122
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Saturn Vue — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 4 | — | — | 4 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 0 | 97 | 10 | 1 | 122 | Good |
| 2008 | 1 | 302 | 16 | — | 337 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 0 | 205 | 3 | — | 211 | Caution |
| 2006 | 0 | 228 | 9 | — | 246 | Caution |
| 2005 | 0 | 110 | 10 | — | 130 | Good |
| 2004 | 1 | 176 | 22 | — | 223 | Caution |
| 2003 | 1 | 447 | 25 | — | 500 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 2 | 94 | 4 | — | 108 | Good |
All 9 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Saturn Vue Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Vue models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Vue should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2003 Saturn Vue if possible. It has 1 recall, 447 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 500 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Vue to buy?+
The 2010 Saturn Vue is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 4. It has only 0 recalls and 4 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Vue has the fewest problems?+
The 2010, 2002, 2009 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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