Saturn Vue recalls and problems

7 recalls and 2,351 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
7
Complaints
2,351
Crashes reported
132
Fires reported
49

Choose a model year

Saturn Vue by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2010 Vue060100
2009 Vue21188371
2008 Vue34061611140
2007 Vue028610670
2006 Vue0300186100
2005 Vue0170153150
2004 Vue2276235200
2003 Vue1622299270
2002 Vue216713570

Most reported Saturn Vue problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System705
Power Train661
Air Bags310
Steering293
Engine and Engine Cooling155
Engine136
Suspension122
Unknown or Other120
Structure90
Vehicle Speed Control69

All Saturn Vue recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
14V-490Aug 8, 20142002–2004Electrical SystemGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004.
09V-233Jun 25, 20092008Latches/Locks/LinkagesGm is recalling 44,451 my 2008 saturn vue vehicles with body color outside door handles.
08V-616Nov 24, 20082009SteeringGm is recalling 2,149 my 2009 saturn vue vehicles.
08V-470Sep 17, 20082008–2009SteeringGm is recalling 42,408 my 2008-2009 saturn vue vehicles.
08V-200May 5, 20082008Power TrainGm is recalling 26 my 2008 saturn vue vehicles equipped with a 6t70 6-speed automatic transmission.
03V-519Dec 19, 20032004EquipmentCertain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l v6 (L66) engines fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
01V-386Dec 18, 20012002Seat BeltsVehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Saturn Vue?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Saturn Vue has the most reports (622). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Saturn Vue have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering Saturn Vue model years 2002–2004, 2008–2009.

What are the most common Saturn Vue problems?

Owners report electrical system, power train, air bags problems most often.