2009 Saturn Vue steering problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Saturn Vue — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and was inoperable while attempting to reverse. The…”
filed Oct 7, 2025
“Vehicle has lost power steering. Difficult to steer especially in reverse and sometimes in turning left. If wheels are not completely straight, you have turn with all the strength you can muster. Reluctant to turn left unless you have twice as much time as you should need to avoid an accident.”
filed Sep 20, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Vue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Vue | 86 | 21% |
| 2007 Vue | 33 | 12% |
| 2006 Vue | 29 | 10% |
| 2005 Vue | 20 | 12% |
| 2004 Vue | 16 | 6% |
| 2003 Vue | 45 | 7% |
| 2002 Vue | 18 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Saturn Vue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.