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Saturn Vue Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns across the Saturn Vue, 2002–2010. Owners have filed 2,351 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2003 drew the most (622) and the 2010 the fewest (6).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls7campaignsCovering 2002–2010 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints2,351filedOwner reports across 9 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy28mpg combined2010 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Saturn Vue complaints by model year

2,351 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2010 · 6 complaints
  • 2009 · 118 complaints
  • 2002 · 167 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2003 · 622 complaints
  • 2008 · 406 complaints
  • 2006 · 300 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2002–2010. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Saturn Vue owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component200220032004200520062007200820092010
Electrical system 52124787210312888353
Power train 2431693302626120140
Air bags 15411815939025100
Steering 18451620293386381
Engine and engine cooling 3162168781330
Engine 1629897273872
Unknown or other 415171313204471
Suspension 10483341310920

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Saturn Vue recalls (7)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Vue model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Saturn Vue
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
14V490000Aug 8, 2014Ignition Key Can Be Removed When In On Position2002, 2003, 200436.5%
09V233000Jun 25, 2009OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE STICKS/BINDS2008—
08V616000Nov 24, 2008INCORRECT STEERING KNUCKLE2009—
08V470000Sep 17, 2008POWER STEERING LINE NUT2008, 2009—
08V200000May 5, 2008TRANSMISSION CASE POROSITY AT PARK PAWL2008—
03V519000Dec 19, 2003GM/FMVSS 120/TIRE/CERTIFICATION LABEL2004—
01V386000Dec 18, 2001GM/FMVSS 210/SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS2002—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

200219–22 mpg
200319–22 mpg
200419–23 mpg
200519–23 mpg
200619–23 mpg
200719–26 mpg
200817–28 mpg
200918–28 mpg
201019–28 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2010 Saturn Vue report6 complaints · 0 campaigns →2009 Saturn Vue report118 complaints · 2 campaigns →2008 Saturn Vue report406 complaints · 3 campaigns →Every Saturn modelSaturn models →

Saturn Vue FAQ

How many recalls has the Saturn Vue had?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns that cover at least one Saturn Vue model year from 2002 to 2010. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Saturn Vue year has the most complaints?

Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2003 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (622) and the 2010 the fewest (6). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Saturn Vue problems?

Across the 2002–2010 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, power train, air bags in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Saturn Vue get?

EPA rates the 2010 Saturn Vue at 19 to 28 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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