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Saturn Vue HybridModel year report

2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
99,781miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 25 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and electronic stability control (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 99,781 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 153 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 33 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Vehicle has been serviced for hybrid system malfunction in the past (service bulletin no. Sb-10136a), 07/19/2010, from original purchase date 05/06/2009. Vehicle continues to have issues regarding hybrid system placing myself and all other drivers in potential danger. Vehicle equipped with an auto stop feature that temporarily shuts vehicles engine down to save on gas when it comes to a complete stop (ex. Red lights, negotiating left turns, stop signs.). When depressing the brake, vehicle then restarts electronically and advances. …”

NHTSA complaint #10502058, filed 2013-03, 99,781 miles

Electronic stability control: “The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation chevrolet north richland hills (7769 boulevard 26, north richland hills, tx) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, but the engine began to experience overheating and the serpentine belt fractured due to a failed air conditioning compressor. The vehicle also experienced various other failures, including a drained battery and the stabilitrac warning indicator illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11203395, filed 2019-04, 120,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 73,000 and 120,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2514%25–5029%50–7514%75–10029%100–15014%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 99,781 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2013220142016201820192
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Vue Hybrid · sedan FWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 15.9% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Vue Hybrid FWD2.4L 4-cyl · hybrid4-speed automatic253228$2,400
Vue Hybrid FWD3.6L 6-cyl · hybridCVT273028$2,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 153 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 153 bulletins →

Other model years of the Saturn Vue Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009799,7810—28—Not enough data
20081153,0990—28—Not enough data
200726110,0000—26Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Saturn Vue Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid (Vue Hybrid, 2.4L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 28 mpg combined, 25 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 99,781 miles and the middle half falls between 73,000 and 120,000 miles; 14% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.