Complaints
171
Crashes
14
Fires
4
Injuries
13
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Saturn Vue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#137 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:82,668 mi
Crash-related:1
#232 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:59,801 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#314 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:86,319 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Saturn Vue.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 37 | 1 | — | 82,668 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 32 | 1 | 1 | 59,801 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | 2 | — | 86,319 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 5 | — | 69,543 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 9 | — | — | 99,678 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 1 | — | 108,797 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | 2 | 1 | 111,733 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 96,803 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | 1 | 59,903 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 101,981 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 2 | — | 78,983 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | 1 | 37,189 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 | — | — | 41,478 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 39,020 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 20,869 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 127,808 mi |
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