2009 Saturn Vue Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2009 Saturn Vue, and owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2009 Saturn Vue
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Arm (steering)
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 fracture, the tie rod housing. This could cause the tie rod to…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering knuckles and, if necessary, replace the steering knuckle(s) and tie rod(s). The recall began on december 8, 2008. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or through their website…
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump. If there are no signs of a fluid leak, dealers will tighten the nut. If a fluid leak is present, dealer will tighten the nut and…
118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Saturn Vue have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,872 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 30 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 7, 2025 · Steering
“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!”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 8, 2024 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Saturn Vue (Vue AWD, Vue FWD, Vue Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–27 / 23–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.5/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Saturn Vue model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saturn Vue model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Saturn Vue | 2 | 167 |
| 2003 Saturn Vue | 1 | 622 |
| 2004 Saturn Vue | 2 | 276 |
| 2005 Saturn Vue | 0 | 170 |
| 2006 Saturn Vue | 0 | 300 |
| 2007 Saturn Vue | 0 | 286 |
| 2008 Saturn Vue | 3 | 406 |
| 2009 Saturn Vue | 2 | 118 |
| 2010 Saturn Vue | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2009 Saturn Vue
How do I know if my 2009 Saturn Vue has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 Saturn Vue; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saturn dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V470000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Saturn models
- Ion4,343 complaints
- SL2,218 complaints
- LS1,458 complaints
- Aura1,439 complaints
- Outlook1,352 complaints
- Sky516 complaints
- SC1413 complaints
- Sc296 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.