Saturn VUE — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Avoid: 2003 · Best bets: 2009, 2002, 2005, 2004, 2007, 2006
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 167 |
| 2003 | 619 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 169 |
| 2006 | 300 |
| 2007 | 286 |
| 2008 | 406 |
| 2009 | 118 |
| 2010 | 6 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Not enough data | 6 | Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2009 | Recommended | 118 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2008 | Caution | 406 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2007 | Recommended | 286 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2006 | Recommended | 300 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2005 | Recommended | 169 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2004 | Recommended | 276 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2003 | Avoid | 619 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2002 | Recommended | 167 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |