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Reliability Database

Saturn

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 12,804 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

15 Models
129 Engines Rated
19 Generations
12,804 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
66 recommended 26 caution 37 avoid

Compact Sedan

7 models
Astra
1 generation · 3 engines
2008
1 recommended 2 avoid
Ion
1 generation · 20 engines
2003-2007
16 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid
L
1 generation · 9 engines
2001
5 recommended 1 caution 3 avoid
Sc
2 generations · 8 engines
20012002
3 recommended 4 caution 1 avoid
Sc1
1 generation · 3 engines
2001
1 recommended 2 caution
Sl
3 generations · 20 engines
200020012002
7 recommended 5 caution 8 avoid
Sw
1 generation · 2 engines
2000
1 recommended 1 avoid

Midsize Sedan

2 models
L-Series
1 generation · 6 engines
2000-2005
3 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid
Ls
1 generation · 5 engines
2000
2 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid

Compact SUV

2 models
Vue
2 generations · 22 engines
2002-20072008-2010
12 recommended 2 caution 8 avoid
Vue Hybrid
1 generation · 5 engines
2009
2 recommended 3 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

1 model
Aura
1 generation · 10 engines
2007-2009
6 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid

Midsize SUV

1 model
Outlook
1 generation · 5 engines
2007-2010
3 recommended 2 avoid

Van

1 model
Relay
1 generation · 5 engines
2005-2007
1 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

Sports Car

1 model
Sky
1 generation · 6 engines
2007-2010
3 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
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