MYRModel Year Report

2009 Saturn VUE

▲ Better than typical
2009 Saturn VUE
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:23.980Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
118
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Steering

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 622 complaints 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 300 complaints 2006 2007: 286 complaints 2008: 406 complaints 2009: 118 complaints 2009 118 2010: 6 complaints
2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 622 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2005 2006: 300 complaints 2006 2007: 286 complaints 2007 2008: 406 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2009 118 2010: 6 complaints 2010
2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 622 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2005 2006: 300 complaints 2006 2007: 286 complaints 2007 2008: 406 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2009 118 2010: 6 complaints 2010

2009: 118 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2002167
2003622
2004276
2005170
2006300
2007286
2008406
2009118
20106

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

34% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and electric power assist system.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Hi my name is [xxx]. I am having difficulties with the power steering in my 2009 Saturn VUE xe. This had been on ongoing problem approximately one month. I was instructed to return the car to the dealership for diagnosis.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-12

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-20

Electrical system

31% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

CRASHFIRE
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I have a 2009 Saturn VUE xe with only 40,515 miles and the wiring in the headliner above the windshield and driver side visor caught on fire! The fire was put out with a fire extinguisher. A burned area about a foot around is now in the headliner.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-23

Power train

12% · 14 reports
CRASH

Air bags

8% · 10 reports
CRASHINJURY
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While I am driving I have had intermittent incidents that cannot be replicated. "Stabilitrak" Warning light has not turned off. I have lost control of my vehicle while driving twice but was able to pull over after a few seconds.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-27

I was hit on driver side door..high speed impact.. Fire dept needed to use jaws of life to get me out.. I was unconscious and taken to trauma..no airbags deployed..hits were also noted to front panel and rear..car was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-13

Service brakes

8% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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' tamara recall' when coming to a stop, the brake pedal goes to the floor and sticks and when released the car darts away and makes it hard to stop. I have been in an accident because of this and have received two tickets because of the brakes .

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-03

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2008-09-26Steering08V470000 GM is recalling 42,408 my 2008-2009 Saturn VUE vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen. If this…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump. If there are no signs of a fluid leak, dealers will tighten the nut. If a fluid leak is present, dealer…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2008-12-08Steering08V616000 GM is recalling 2,149 my 2009 Saturn VUE vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an incorrect right and/or left front steering knuckle. As a result of the incorrect knuckle and…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering knuckles and, if necessary, replace the steering knuckle(S) and tie rod(S). The recall began on December 8, 2008. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Saturn VUE — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 40 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V470000 · Steering
  • Recall 08V616000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Saturn VUE reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Saturn VUE is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saturn VUE?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Saturn VUE have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.