Saturn VUE recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 2,345 owner complaints for the Saturn VUE (model years 2002–2010). The most reported problem area is electrical system (680 complaints), followed by power train (649 complaints). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 118 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 406 | 16 | 11 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 286 | 10 | 6 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 300 | 18 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 170 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 276 | 23 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 622 | 29 | 9 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 167 | 13 | 5 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (622), 2008 (406) and 2006 (300). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (6).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Saturn VUE model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 680 | 8 of 9 | |
| Power train | 649 | 8 of 9 | |
| Air bags | 307 | 8 of 9 | |
| Steering | 285 | 8 of 9 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 141 | 7 of 9 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V490000 | Aug 8, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2002–2004 | 202,155 |
| 09V233000 | Jun 25, 2009 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2008 | 44,451 |
| 08V616000 | Nov 24, 2008 | Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm | 2009 | 2,149 |
| 08V470000 | Sep 17, 2008 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2008–2009 | 42,408 |
| 08V200000 | May 5, 2008 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2008 | 26 |
| 03V519000 | Dec 19, 2003 | Equipment: other, labels | 2004 | 6,134 |
| 01V386000 | Dec 18, 2001 | Seat belts: front, anchorage | 2002 | 327 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 132 complaints and a fire in 48 complaints; 107 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.