Model year
2009 Saturn Vue
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 118 complaints for the 2009 Saturn Vue (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 7 complaints under VUE HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (37), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (32), POWER TRAIN (14). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 167 complaints
- 2003 622 complaints
- 2004 276 complaints
- 2005 170 complaints
- 2006 300 complaints
- 2007 286 complaints
- 2008 406 complaints
- 2009 118 complaints
- 2010 6 complaints
Recalls
08V616000 · Nov 24, 2008
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
GM IS RECALLING 2,149 MY 2009 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RIGHT AND/OR LEFT FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE. AS A RESULT OF THE INCORRECT KNUCKLE AND RESULTING INADEQUATE CLEARANCE, THE TIE ROD BALL STUD COULD PULL OUT OF, OR…
08V470000 · Sep 17, 2008
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
GM IS RECALLING 42,408 MY 2008-2009 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY LOOSEN. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THERE MAY BE A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.
Complaints
118 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 3, injury field 7, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| VUE HYBRID | 0 | 7 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vue FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Vue FWD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Vue FWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Vue Hybrid · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Vue AWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Vue AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Vue AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Vue Hybrid · 3.6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 30 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2009 Saturn Vue at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.