Is the Saturn Astra reliable?

The Saturn Astra has 192 NHTSA complaints, or 2206.9 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is AIR BAGS. Source: VinItel

What are common Saturn Astra problems?

The most common Saturn Astra problems reported to NHTSA are: AIR BAGS (96 complaints, 3.1% crash rate); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (20 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); POWER TRAIN (16 complaints, 6.2% crash rate); ENGINE (8 complaints, 12.5% crash rate); STEERING (6 complaints, 0.0% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Saturn Astra?

Used Saturn Astra buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Saturn Astra Reliability by Year

192 NHTSA complaints (2008–2009). Complaint rate: 2206.9 per 1,000 vehicles.

Saturn Astra reliability varies significantly by model year. Based on 192 NHTSA complaints (2008–2009).

Severity Score

4298.9

Complaints

192

Crash Rate

4.7%

Fire Rate

2.6%

Injuries

Fatalities

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Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: The Saturn Astra has consistently lower complaint volume in 2009 compared to other years.

Avoid These Years

No years with significant complaint spikes.

Average

2008

~190/yr complaints

Better Years

2009

~2/yr complaints

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Common Saturn Astra Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
AIR BAGS	96	3.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	20	0.0%
POWER TRAIN	16	6.2%
ENGINE	8	12.5%
STEERING	6	0.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6	0.0%
STRUCTURE:BODY	4	25.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4	25.0%
VISIBILITY/WIPER	4	0.0%
WHEELS	3	33.3%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2008	—	190	9	5	View →
2009GOOD	—	2	0	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Saturn Astraaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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