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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Saturn Vue Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2002 to 2009, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 5 model years (2002–2009) the Saturn Vue has 10 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2008 with 3; the cleanest is 2003 with 1.

Model years
5

2002–2009

Total recalls
10
Worst year
2008

3 recalls

Cleanest year
2003

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

NHTSA recall counts for the Saturn Vue, by model year
YearRecallsRelative
2009 Saturn Vue2
2008 Saturn Vue3
2004 Saturn Vue2
2003 Saturn Vue1
2002 Saturn Vue2

What gets recalled most on the Saturn Vue

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION3
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS2
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
  • STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM1
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS1

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.