2009 Saturn Vue problems and complaints
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Saturn Vue. The most-reported areas: Steering (39), Electrical System (39), Power Train (15).
Key takeaways
- 125 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 39 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 39 | 31% |
| Power Train | 15 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 9% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 8% |
| Engine | 8 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 6% |
| Structure | 8 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Saturn VUE 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2025-10-07
The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and was inoperable while attempting to reverse. The dealer was not contacte...
Suspension,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2024-10-08
Stalls stops, with Engine power reduced, stabilitrak off. After turning or braking. Engine light with down arrow. Accident probability. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF ON HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY RD!
Steering - filed 2024-09-20
Vehicle has lost power steering. Difficult to steer especially in reverse and sometimes in turning left. If wheels are not completely straight, you have turn with all the strength you can muster. Reluctant to turn left unless you have twice as much time as you should need to avoid an accident.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.