2010 Saturn VUE Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 10, 2018 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VUE years
Not enough data 9th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Saturn VUE. That ranks 9th out of 9 VUE model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 28,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Saturn VUE
2002-2005 Saturn Vue photographed in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2010 Saturn VUE problems

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

Electrical System3 · ~28,000 mi
Engine2 · ~49,000 mi
Steering1 · ~37,875 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~40,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~28,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~30,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System350%28,000——
Engine233%49,000——
Steering117%37,875——
Unknown or Other117%40,000——
Vehicle Speed Control117%28,000——
Visibility/wiper117%30,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 2 complaints
2012: 2201222015: 2201522016: 1201612018: 120181

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Saturn VUE recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Saturn VUE.

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Recent owner reports

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

Windshield wipers shut off randomly while driving. This has been going on since we bought the car in 2015.

Visibility/wiper · received Nov 10, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11150694

Had 2010 saturn vue back to dealer 3times under warranty . A/c freezes up and half to shut off to thaw . Then will blow cold for a few minutes until freezes up again. Always puddle under car in garage from lines thawing. Now out of warranty and still have same problem. Want to take on trip if…

Unknown or Other · received Jun 7, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10873098

The car was on fire 15 minutes after i parked it. Arson investigator told us that it is a mechanical\electrical problem. The car was a total loss.

Electrical System · received May 15, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10716646

Power steering assist failed. *tr

Steering · received Feb 17, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10683874

Cruise control disengaged, this happened twice over a period of a month, when this happened the dash lights went dim , on sept 14,2012 , on i-75 at 60 mph the cruise disengaged and the engine quit, i was put in a very scary situation, almost got rear ended car is at a chevy garage now and because…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Sep 18, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10475814

Other Saturn VUE years

← 2009 VUE

YearComplaintsRecalls
201060
2009 VUE1182
2008 VUE4063
2007 VUE2860
2006 VUE3000
2005 VUE1700
2004 VUE2762
2003 VUE6221
2002 VUE1672

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Saturn VUE?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Saturn VUE?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Saturn VUE a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VUE model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.