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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.

Why we don't show Saturn-wide stats: Saturn reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Saturn F-150 might be solid while the SaturnFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.

Saturn Models (7)

Sorted by severity (worst first)
1

Saturn Ion

(2003–2008) high severity
5,467 complaintsCrash rate: 6.1%Severity: 10851
2

Saturn Outlook

(2007–2010) high severity
1,939 complaintsCrash rate: 1.3%Severity: 7818
3

Saturn Aura

(2000–2010) high severity
2,223 complaintsCrash rate: 3.6%Severity: 4627
4

Saturn Astra

(2008–2009) high severity
192 complaintsCrash rate: 4.7%Severity: 4299
5

Saturn Vue

(2002–2010) high severity
3,269 complaintsCrash rate: 5.9%Severity: 3531
6

Saturn Sky

(2007–2009) high severity
623 complaintsCrash rate: 3.5%Severity: 911
7

Saturn S-Series

(1994–2002) high severity
21 complaintsCrash rate: 33.3%Severity: 305
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Most Common Saturn Problems

Components most reported across all Saturn models in NHTSA complaints.

ComponentComplaintsCrash %
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2,6382.6%
STEERING2,5224.0%
AIR BAGS1,38218.2%
POWER TRAIN1,1322.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING7691.0%
ENGINE6283.2%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION6252.9%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6230.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5711.2%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4934.7%

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