2008 Saturn Vue vs 2009 Saturn Vue
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Saturn Vue | 2009 Saturn Vue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 406 | 118 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 966 | 1,018 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–28 | 18–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn Vue | Saturn Vue |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 120 | 14 |
| Steering | 86 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 88 | 35 |
| Engine | 38 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 12 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
2008 Saturn Vue
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.