2010 Saturn VUE
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.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2010: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 167 |
| 2003 | 622 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 170 |
| 2006 | 300 |
| 2007 | 286 |
| 2008 | 406 |
| 2009 | 118 |
| 2010 | 6 |
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.
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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, 2015-05-15
Also filed under Engine
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, 2012-05-21
Engine
2 of 6 total reports mention: engine.
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, 2018-11-10
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.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2010 Saturn VUE — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.