Saturn problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 440 safety complaints with NHTSA about Saturn vehicles in our database, and Saturn has issued 14 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
440
Recalls
14
Models
7

Saturn models with the most complaints

  • Aura · worst year 2008
    149 complaints
  • VUE · worst year 2008
    94 complaints
  • ION · worst year 2007
    72 complaints
  • Sky · worst year 2007
    66 complaints
  • Outlook · worst year 2008
    48 complaints

All Saturn models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Saturn Aura2007–201014942008
Saturn VUE2005–20099402008
Saturn ION2005–20077242007
Saturn Sky2007–20106632007
Saturn Outlook2007–20104852008
Saturn Astra2008–200991—
Saturn L300200520—

Recent Saturn recalls

  • Recall 17V061000Jan 26, 201791,007 vehicles

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V063000Feb 3, 2016113,716 vehicles

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 15V415000Jun 30, 2015691,144 vehicles

    Risk: If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 14V266000May 20, 20141,339,355 vehicles

    Risk: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.

  • Recall 14V252000May 14, 20142,440,524 vehicles

    Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V224000Apr 30, 20141,131,113 vehicles

    Risk: If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ‘PARK’ position, the transmission may not be in ‘PARK.’ If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

  • Recall 14V171000Apr 10, 20142,191,014 vehicles

    Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

  • Recall 14V153000Mar 31, 20141,373,177 vehicles

    Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V118000Mar 17, 20141,176,407 vehicles

    Risk: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.

  • Recall 14V047000Feb 10, 20142,190,934 vehicles

    Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology