Saturn Vue Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Saturn Vue Hybrid model year from 2007–2009 using 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2007, which drew far more complaints than other Vue Hybrid years at the same age. The best years are 2009.

3model years
44complaints
0recalls
2007worst years
2009best years

Complaints by model year

20072008200926117
Owner complaints per model year, Saturn Vue Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20097−67%—ElectricalGood
200811typical—ElectricalAverage
2007262.4×—ElectricalCaution

* Complaints compared with the median Vue Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Saturn Vue Hybrid problems

  • Electrical systemworst: 2007
    2761%
  • Air bagsworst: 2007
    1432%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2008
    614%
  • Other / not specified
    49%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2007
    49%
  • Brakesworst: 2007
    37%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2007
    37%
  • Steeringworst: 2007
    37%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2008
    37%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2007
    25%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2007
    12%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2007
    12%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Saturn Vue Hybrid should you avoid?

2007 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Vue Hybrid years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2007.

What is the best year for the Saturn Vue Hybrid?

2009 has the fewest complaints compared with other Vue Hybrid years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Saturn Vue Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (27), air bags (14) and transmission & drivetrain (6). Electrical complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Saturn Vue Hybrid had?

0 recalls across 2007–2009.

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.