Saturn VUE vs Chevrolet Traverse
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Saturn VUE | Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 3,280 | 7,968 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2010 | 2009–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 2011 |
| Best model year | 2002 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 193 | 262 |
| Fires reported | 84 | 54 |
| Injuries reported | 118 | 180 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.1% | 6.3% |
Saturn VUE by year
What breaks
Electrical System
705
21.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
661
20.2%
Airbags
310
9.5%
Engine & Cooling
298
9.1%
Steering
293
8.9%
Other & Unspecified
135
4.1%
Suspension
133
4.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
101
3.1%
Chevrolet Traverse by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,210
15.2%
Airbags
1,053
13.2%
Steering
956
12.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
913
11.5%
Electrical System
839
10.5%
Other & Unspecified
599
7.5%
Stability & Traction Control
516
6.5%
Brakes
402
5.0%