2010 Saturn VUE

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2010 Saturn VUE
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:40:42.130Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saturn VUE Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 619 complaints 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 169 complaints 2006: 300 complaints 2006 2007: 286 complaints 2008: 406 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010
2010: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
2002167
2003619
2004276
2005169
2006300
2007286
2008406
2009118
20106

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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THE CAR WAS ON FIRE 15 MINUTES AFTER I PARKED IT. ARSON INVESTIGATOR TOLD US THAT IT IS A MECHANICAL\ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150515

BOUGHT THE VUE IN APRIL 2011 AND WHEN I STARTED USING MY AC IN MAY IT WOULD BARELY BLOW COOL AIR, TOOK IT IN AND THE SEALS WERE BAD AND COMPRESSER WAS CRACKED AND FREON ALMOST GONE. THEY FIXED IT BUT IT STILL DIDNT BLOW COLD LIKE IT SHOULD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120521

ENGINE

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
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THE CAR WAS ON FIRE 15 MINUTES AFTER I PARKED IT. ARSON INVESTIGATOR TOLD US THAT IT IS A MECHANICAL\ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150515

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS SHUT OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2015.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181110

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

STEERING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Saturn VUE — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (1 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2002 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2008 ● 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Saturn VUE 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 2010 Saturn VUE?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Saturn VUE have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.