7
recalls
The Saturn Vue has 7 recalls covering 297,650 vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (3). Owners filed 8 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2008: 3
Units affected
298K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
8
0.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
10 rated versions, model years 2002 to 2010
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 20.9% risk |
| 2006 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 20.9% risk |
| 2005 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 20.9% risk |
| 2004 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 20.9% risk |
| 2003 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2002 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Saturn Vue, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
8 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system684
- Power train651
- Air bags307
- Steering287
- Engine and engine cooling149
- Engine143
- Unknown or other134
- Complaints
- 2,355
- Crashes reported
- 133
- Fires reported
- 49
- People injured
- 107
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Saturn Vue by component
- Steering2 · 45K units
- Electrical system1 · 202K units
- Equipment1 · 6,134 units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 44K units
- Power train1 · 26 units
- Seat belts1 · 327 units
Saturn Vue recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2014 | Saturn VUE (2002-2004): Electrical systemNo. 14V490000 | Fire | 202,155 |
| Jun 25, 2009 | Saturn VUE (2008): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 09V233000 | Falls | 44,451 |
| Nov 24, 2008 | Saturn VUE (2009): SteeringNo. 08V616000 | Crash risk | 2,149 |
| Sep 17, 2008 | Saturn VUE (2008-2009): SteeringNo. 08V470000 | Fire | 42,408 |
| May 5, 2008 | Saturn VUE (2008): Power trainNo. 08V200000 | Injury | 26 |
| Dec 19, 2003 | Saturn VUE (2004): EquipmentNo. 03V519000 | Other or not stated | 6,134 |
| Dec 18, 2001 | Saturn VUE (2002): Seat beltsNo. 01V386000 | Crash risk | 327 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2009 Saturn Vue recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2009 Saturn Vue. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Saturn Vue have?
7 recalls cover the Saturn Vue, for 297,650 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Saturn Vue?
Electrical system: named in 684 of the 2,355 safety complaints about the Saturn Vue, then power train (651). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.