What year Saturn Sky should I avoid?

The 2007 Saturn Sky is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, 284 total complaints, and airbags making up 82% of those reports.

Is the 2008 Saturn Sky reliable?

The 2008 Saturn Sky carries a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 67, lower than 2007 but still showing airbag issues as the top problem area with 186 total complaints.

Which Saturn Sky year is best?

Among the years with complaint data, the 2009 Saturn Sky scores best with a complaint index of 33 and only 46 complaints, none involving crashes.

Does the Saturn Sky have airbag recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists recall campaigns for the 2007-2010 Saturn Sky covering a passenger airbag sensor issue and an ignition switch problem that can affect airbag deployment.

How many total complaints does the Saturn Sky have?

NHTSA lists 516 total complaints across the 2007-2010 Saturn Sky, with airbags accounting for 71% (366 complaints) of all reports.

Saturn Sky Best and Worst Years (2007–2010)

The 2007 Saturn Sky is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100 and 284 complaints dominated by airbag issues (82% share). The 2008 model carries a Caution label with an index of 67, while 2009 scores 33 and stands out as the most solid year.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2007

Model years: 4; 2007–2010
NHTSA complaints: 516
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 18
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Airbags

Sky Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Saturn Sky problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2007	Avoid	100	284	10	0	4	Airbags	21	—
2008	Caution	67	186	8	1	4	Airbags	21	—
2009	Good	33	46	0	1	3	Airbags	21	—
2010	No verdict	0	0	0	0	3	—	22	—

Sky years to avoid: what went wrong

2007 Saturn Sky Index 100 · 284 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2007 Saturn Sky logged 284 complaints, the highest of any model year, and NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 100, ranking it worst overall. Airbags dominate at 82% of complaints (234 reports), with a median failure mileage of 46,111 miles; owners describe frontal crashes where airbags failed to deploy. Electrical system issues (32 complaints, median 47,500 miles) and structure/body concerns (22 complaints, median 41,893 miles) also appear. Brakes account for 13 complaints at a lower median mileage of 21,000. The year carries four recall campaigns, including two separate airbag-related campaigns and one covering ignition switch electrical faults. Ten crashes and 11 injuries were reported for this model year, with no deaths.

2007 airbags problems →2007 electrical system problems →2007 structure & body problems →

Most common Saturn Sky problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Airbags366 (71%)
Brakes90 (17%)
Electrical System59 (11%)
Structure & Body34 (7%)
Other18 (3%)
Transmission & Powertrain15 (3%)
Engine10 (2%)
Seat Belts5 (1%)
Steering5 (1%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Saturn Sky should I avoid?: The 2007 Saturn Sky is the year to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, 284 total complaints, and airbags making up 82% of those reports.
Is the 2008 Saturn Sky reliable?: The 2008 Saturn Sky carries a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 67, lower than 2007 but still showing airbag issues as the top problem area with 186 total complaints.
Which Saturn Sky year is best?: Among the years with complaint data, the 2009 Saturn Sky scores best with a complaint index of 33 and only 46 complaints, none involving crashes.
Does the Saturn Sky have airbag recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists recall campaigns for the 2007-2010 Saturn Sky covering a passenger airbag sensor issue and an ignition switch problem that can affect airbag deployment.
How many total complaints does the Saturn Sky have?: NHTSA lists 516 total complaints across the 2007-2010 Saturn Sky, with airbags accounting for 71% (366 complaints) of all reports.