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 Defects
Avg mileage:82,668 mi
Crash-related:1
#232 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:59,801 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#314 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
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 Defects | 37 | 1 | — | 82,668 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 32 | 1 | 1 | 59,801 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | 2 | — | 86,319 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 5 | — | 69,543 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 9 | — | — | 99,678 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 108,797 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | 2 | 1 | 111,733 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | 1 | 59,903 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 101,981 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Steering Defects
37
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,668
Electrical Faults
32
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,801
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,319
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,543
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,678
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,797
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
111,733
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,903
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,981
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Saturn Vue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Saturn Vue reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Saturn Vue has 171 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 37 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Saturn Vue?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (37 complaints, avg 82,668 mi); Electrical Faults (32 complaints, avg 59,801 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (14 complaints, avg 86,319 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Saturn Vue?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,813 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Saturn Vue?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Saturn Vue include 14 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Saturn Vue have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Saturn Vue as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Saturn Vue?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Saturn Vue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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