2009 Saturn Astra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Astra years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Saturn Astra. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Astra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Saturn Astra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2009 Saturn Astra recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata inflators: we were notified in march 2016 that there was a recall and an issue with the airbag parts potentially exploding in the event of airbags inflating. It is now novemer 2016 and there is still no solution or repair. This is unacceptable.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 saturn astra. While driving approximately 15 mph, all of the warning indicators illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failure to accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Other Saturn Astra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Astra | 162 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saturn Astra?
Owners most often report air bags, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Saturn Astra?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Saturn Astra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Astra model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.