Models
Ion2003–2007 · 4,340 complaintsAvoid: 2006Vue2002–2010 · 2,351 complaintsAvoid: 2003, 2008, 2007SL1995–2002 · 1,605 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1996LS2000–2002 · 1,457 complaintsNo years flaggedAura2005–2010 · 1,436 complaintsAvoid: 2007, 2008, 2009Outlook2007–2010 · 1,352 complaintsAvoid: 2008, 2007Sky2007–2010 · 516 complaintsAvoid: 2007, 2008SC11995–2001 · 252 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1997SC1995–2002 · 201 complaintsAvoid: 1995Astra2008 · 162 complaintsNo years flaggedSW1995–2001 · 151 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1998, 1997L2002003 · 138 complaintsNo years flaggedL3002003–2005 · 128 complaintsAvoid: 2004Relay2005–2007 · 122 complaintsAvoid: 2005Vue Hybrid2007–2009 · 44 complaintsAvoid: 2007S-Series1997–2002 · 42 complaintsNo years flaggedEV11997–1999 · 4 complaintsNo years flaggedZ1997 · 1 complaintNo years flagged
Saturn model years to avoid
- 2007 Saturn Sky5.5× complaints · airbag
- 2005 Saturn Relay4.8× complaints · brake
- 2008 Saturn Sky4.5× complaints · airbag
- 2007 Saturn Aura3.6× complaints · transmission
- 2003 Saturn Vue3.3× complaints · transmission
- 2008 Saturn Outlook3.3× complaints · headlight
- 2007 Saturn Outlook2.5× complaints · headlight
- 2008 Saturn Aura2.4× complaints · transmission
- 2008 Saturn Vue2.1× complaints · transmission
- 1995 Saturn SL2.1× complaints · seat
Latest Saturn recalls
- 2006–2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2007–2010 Saturn Sky: air bags – occupant classification
- 2006–2011 Saab 9-3, 2006–2008 Saab 9-5 and 1 more: air bags – inflator module
- 2008–2012 Buick Enclave, 2009–2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2 more: structure – hatchback/liftgate
- 2002–2004 Saturn Vue: electrical system – ignition
- 2009–2014 Buick Enclave, 2009–2014 Chevrolet Traverse and 2 more: seat belts
- 2004–2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004–2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx and 2 more: vehicle speed control – cruise control
- 2004–2008 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004–2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx and 2 more: power train – floor shift
- 2005–2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006–2011 Chevrolet HHR and 4 more: electrical system – ignition
Frequently asked questions
Which Saturn model years should you avoid?
By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst Saturn model years include the 2007 Sky, the 2005 Relay, the 2008 Sky, the 2007 Aura and the 2003 Vue.
How many Saturn recalls are there?
NHTSA lists 76 recalls for Saturn vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on January 26, 2017. See the latest Saturn recalls.
What Saturn model gets the most complaints?
In the last ten model years, the Ion has drawn the most complaints (0) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the Saturn Ion page.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.