Saturn Vue years to avoid
More than twice the Vue's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Saturn Vue years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Saturn Vue complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Saturn Vue problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical683
- Transmission649
- Airbags307
- Engine290
- Steering286
- Suspension129
- Fuel system100
- Brakes97
- Body93
- Acceleration76
- Visibility70
- Lights54
Most reported problems on the Saturn Vue
Stalling 133Check engine light 125Loss of power 107Engine failure 50Jerking 45Fire or smoke 42
Saturn Vue problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95 | 6 | Electrical | 37,875 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 85 | 118 | Steering | 80,000 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2008 | 60 | 406 | Transmission | 75,337 | 3 | 16 | |
| 2007 | 74 | 286 | Electrical | 75,000 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2006 | 72 | 300 | Electrical | 75,000 | 0 | 18 | |
| 2005 | 81 | 170 | Electrical | 76,348 | 0 | 15 | |
| 2004 | 73 | 276 | Transmission | 78,456 | 2 | 23 | |
| 2003 | 46 | 622 | Transmission | 70,000 | 1 | 29 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 83 | 167 | Electrical | 74,000 | 2 | 13 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Saturn Vue
What years of the Saturn Vue should you avoid?
2003. It has more than twice the Saturn Vue's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 622, mostly about transmission and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Saturn Vue?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Saturn Vue?
Electrical, with 683 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (649) and airbags (307).
How many recalls does the Saturn Vue have?
7 recalls between 2002 and 2010. The 2008 model year has the most, with 3.
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