Saturn problems
Owners have filed 20,789 complaints about Saturn vehicles with NHTSA, spread across 35 models.
20,789
Complaints
35
Models
1,418
Crashes reported
342
Fires reported
Every Saturn model
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ION | 2003–2008 | 5,471 | 2006 | Steering |
| VUE | 2002–2010 | 3,274 | 2003 | Electrical System |
| SL | 1991–2002 | 2,891 | 1995 | Engine & Cooling |
| Aura | 2000–2010 | 2,227 | 2007 | Steering |
| Outlook | 2007–2010 | 1,939 | 2008 | Lights |
| LS | 2000–2004 | 1,885 | 2001 | Engine & Cooling |
| SKY | 2007–2009 | 623 | 2007 | Airbags |
| SC1 | 1991–2001 | 554 | 1994 | Seats |
| SC | 1991–2002 | 379 | 1994 | Seats |
| Saturn | 1991–2003 | 280 | 1994 | Electrical System |
| SW | 1992–2001 | 274 | 1994 | Brakes |
| L200 | 2003–2003 | 207 | — | Electrical System |
| Astra | 2008–2009 | 194 | — | Airbags |
| Relay | 2005–2007 | 190 | 2005 | Brakes |
| L300 | 2003–2005 | 170 | 2003 | Electrical System |
| VUE Hybrid | 2007–2009 | 72 | 2007 | Electrical System |
| LW200 | 2000–2003 | 29 | — | Engine & Cooling |
Saturn model years to avoid
Graded D or F against the other years of their own model.
1994 Saturn Saturn
48 complaints · brakes
1994 Saturn SC1
102 complaints · seats
1994 Saturn SC
59 complaints · seats
1997 Saturn SC1
98 complaints · electrical system
1995 Saturn Saturn
36 complaints · engine & cooling
2003 Saturn VUE
873 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
1995 Saturn SL
481 complaints · brakes
1994 Saturn SW
41 complaints · brakes
1996 Saturn Saturn
30 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
1993 Saturn Saturn
28 complaints · electrical system
1993 Saturn SC1
85 complaints · brakes
2005 Saturn Relay
137 complaints · brakes
2002 Saturn SC
45 complaints · electrical system
1995 Saturn SW
52 complaints · engine & cooling
1994 Saturn SL
376 complaints · brakes