Most common 2010 Saturn Vue problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Saturn Vue complaints by model year
Best Vue years: 2010, 2005, 2009. Years to avoid: 2003, 2008, 2007, 2006. Compare all years →
What 2010 Saturn Vue owners say
Electrical system
Bought the Vue in April 2011 and when I started using my ac in May it would barely blow cool air, took it in and the seals were bad and compresser was cracked and freon almost gone. They fixed it but it still didnt blow cold like it should. Took it back in July because it was not blowing even cool air. They said the air inlet door wasnt open and I guess they opened it. Blew cold air but still only if I had it going full blast. And still not as cool as it should have been. But at least it was a bit cooler. Fall came and my transmission croaked on me..took it back and they fixed it, so far so good. But now its hot again and once again my ac is not doing the job it should be. My dealership is 100 miles away so haviing to take it back and forth is nuts. …
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 it will not duplicate what happened to me there is no fix. It scares me to think of it happening again. I have owned two other saturns with no issues this one has had a few which will show on the gms list of fixes it has had. I wish now I had not bought this car.
2010 Saturn Vue engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl hybrid | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 25 / 32 / 28 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 24 / 19 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Saturn Vue a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Vue rates better than average: 96% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Vue at the same age. It is one of the best Vue years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Saturn Vue?
The electrical system — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and speed control & acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Saturn Vue have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Saturn Vue. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Saturn Vue?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2005 and 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2003, 2008, 2007 and 2006. See the full Saturn Vue years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Saturn Vue problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 38,000 miles; 83% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.