What is the best year for the Saturn Vue?

The 2010 Saturn Vue is rated Best, with only 6 complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the six model years covered.

What are the most common problems across all Saturn Vue years?

Electrical System issues lead with 438 complaints (34% of all complaints), followed by Airbags at 233 complaints (18%) and Transmission & Powertrain at 216 complaints (17%).

Does the 2008 Saturn Vue have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists three recall campaigns for the 2008 Vue: door handles that could stick, a power steering line nut that could loosen, and a transmission park-pawl pivot pin defect.

Is the 2007 Saturn Vue reliable?

The 2007 Vue is rated Caution, with 286 complaints and a complaint index of 60, better than 2006 and 2008 but worse than 2005, 2009, and 2010.

Saturn Vue Best and Worst Years (2005–2010)

Avoid the 2006 and 2008 Saturn Vue: 2008 has the highest complaint index (100) with 406 complaints and three recalls, while 2006 logs 300 complaints and a complaint index of 80. The 2010 Vue is the strongest year, with only 6 complaints and a complaint index of 0.

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

Avoid 2006 Avoid 2008 Best 2010

Model years: 6; 2005–2010
NHTSA complaints: 1,286
Recall campaigns: 4
Crashes reported: 67
Fires reported: 30
Top problem area: Electrical System

Vue 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 Vue problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	Good	20	170	15	3	0	Electrical System	21	—
2006	Avoid	80	300	18	6	0	Electrical System	20.5	—
2007	Caution	60	286	10	6	0	Electrical System	21	—
2008	Avoid	100	406	16	11	3	Transmission & Powertrain	19	—
2009	Good	40	118	8	3	2	Steering	19	—
2010	Best	0	6	0	1	0	Electrical System	19	—

Vue years to avoid: what went wrong

2008 Saturn Vue Index 100 · 406 complaints · 3 recalls

The 2008 Saturn Vue has the highest complaint index of any year, 100, from 406 complaints, and it carries three recall campaigns covering door handles, power steering line nuts, and a transmission park-pawl pivot pin issue. Transmission & Powertrain problems make up 30% of complaints, with failures reported around 73,233 miles. Electrical System issues follow at 23% (87,000 miles median), and Steering complaints account for 21% (96,318 miles median). Owners also reported brake failures and engine fires. NHTSA recorded 16 crashes and 11 fires for this year.

2008 transmission & powertrain problems →2008 electrical system problems →2008 steering problems →

2006 Saturn Vue Index 80 · 300 complaints · 0 recalls

Owners of the 2006 Saturn Vue filed 300 complaints, giving it a complaint index of 80. Electrical System problems lead at 35% of complaints, with issues like smoke from the steering column and burned turn-signal wiring, typically surfacing around 80,000 miles. Airbags follow at 31% of complaints, with owners reporting airbags that failed to deploy in crashes, at a median of 81,000 miles. Structure & Body complaints (16%) and steering complaints (10%) round out the pattern. No recalls were issued for this year, and NHTSA logged 18 crashes and 6 fires tied to 2006 Vue complaints.

2006 electrical system problems →2006 airbags problems →2006 structure & body problems →

Most common Saturn Vue problems (all years)

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

Electrical System438 (34%)
Airbags233 (18%)
Transmission & Powertrain216 (17%)
Steering207 (16%)
Engine164 (13%)
Other115 (9%)
Structure & Body107 (8%)
Brakes88 (7%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires61 (5%)
Fuel System48 (4%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Which Saturn Vue years should I avoid?: NHTSA complaint data points to 2006 and 2008 as the years to avoid. The 2008 Vue has the highest complaint index (100) with 406 complaints and three recalls, and the 2006 Vue has a complaint index of 80 from 300 complaints.
What is the best year for the Saturn Vue?: The 2010 Saturn Vue is rated Best, with only 6 complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the six model years covered.
What are the most common problems across all Saturn Vue years?: Electrical System issues lead with 438 complaints (34% of all complaints), followed by Airbags at 233 complaints (18%) and Transmission & Powertrain at 216 complaints (17%).
Does the 2008 Saturn Vue have recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists three recall campaigns for the 2008 Vue: door handles that could stick, a power steering line nut that could loosen, and a transmission park-pawl pivot pin defect.
Is the 2007 Saturn Vue reliable?: The 2007 Vue is rated Caution, with 286 complaints and a complaint index of 60, better than 2006 and 2008 but worse than 2005, 2009, and 2010.