Saturn SKY Problems by Year
NHTSA has 516 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Saturn SKY, across 4 model years (2007–2010). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (284). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Saturn SKY years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No SKY model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 SKY: 284 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2008 SKY: 186 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2009 SKY: 46 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Saturn SKY problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 366 | 3 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 62 | 3 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 30 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| Power Train | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Saturn SKY problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2008: air bags (94) · service brakes, hydraulic (59)
- 2007: air bags (234)
All Saturn SKY model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 SKY | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2009 SKY | 46 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 SKY | 186 | 4 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2007 SKY | 284 | 4 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Saturn SKY years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (284), 2008 (186), 2009 (46). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Saturn SKY?
Air Bags, with 366 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Saturn SKY have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.