2009 Saturn Astra
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 162 |
| 2009 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Astra. While driving approximately 15 MPH, all of the warning indicators illuminated and the steering wheel seized.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-27
Air bags
1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Takata inflators: we were notified in March 2016 that there was a recall and an issue with the airbag parts potentially exploding in the event of airbags inflating. It is now novemer 2016 and there is still no solution or repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-26
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
-
R
2017-03-01Air bags16V063000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017.
-
I
2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Saturn Astra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V063000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Saturn Astra reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saturn Astra?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Saturn Astra have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.