Vue Hybrid (2009)
NHTSA files most complaints about this model under the 2008-2010 Saturn Vue, and they are counted on that page. This page counts only the 7 complaints whose own record names the Saturn Vue Hybrid.
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Recalls (2)
GM IS RECALLING 2,149 MY 2009 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RIGHT AND/OR LEFT FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE. AS A RESULT OF THE INCORRECT KNUCKLE AND RESULTING INADEQUATE CLEARANCE, THE TIE ROD BALL STUD COULD PULL OUT OF, OR FRACTURE, THE TIE ROD HOUSING. THIS COULD CAUSE THE TIE ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE.
GM IS RECALLING 42,408 MY 2008-2009 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY LOOSEN. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THERE MAY BE A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2009-2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid complaints?
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the transmission.
Is the 2009-2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009-2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid have?
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on file for the 2009-2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2009-2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2009-2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Saturn Vue Hybrid?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Vue Hybrid?
The 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 7 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-18.