2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 24, 2019 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VUE Hybrid years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 3 VUE Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 109,891 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System4 · ~109,891 mi
Air Bags1 · ~170,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~120,000 mi
Engine1 · ~120,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~125,000 mi
Steering1 · ~73,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~125,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~30,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System457%109,891——
Air Bags114%170,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)114%120,000——
Engine114%120,000——
Power Train114%125,000——
Steering114%73,000——
Unknown or Other114%125,000——
Vehicle Speed Control114%30,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 2 complaints
2013: 2201322014: 1201412016: 1201612018: 1201812019: 220192

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn vue hybrid. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation chevrolet north richland hills (7769 boulevard 26, north richland hills, tx) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Apr 24, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11203395

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRINCE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC…

Air Bags · received Feb 22, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11181776

Hybrid batteries are full of corrosion and most likely leaking. Saw some stuff about a possible recall on this.

Electrical System · received Aug 14, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11119982

Upon stopping and setting gearshift to park and turning off the ignition the key gets stuck in the accessory position. This drains the battery to the point of obtaining a dead battery. Have taken the car to the dealership and had a new key cylinder put on. Key still gets stuck. New additional parts…

Steering · received Jun 9, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10873502

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn vue hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the engine stalled. The failure recurred seven times where the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ignition switch. The vehicle was repaired…

Electrical System · received May 16, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10588806

Other Saturn VUE Hybrid years

← 2008 VUE Hybrid

YearComplaintsRecalls
200970
2008 VUE Hybrid110
2007 VUE Hybrid260

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid?

Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VUE Hybrid model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.