2009 Saturn Vue Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Saturn Vue, 3% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While on a trip driving from central arkansas to wisconsin, the wiper motor went out and caused the front wipers to stop in the middle of the windshield. And of course this started happening while it was raining. There was no way for the wipers to go back down to their proper position. While in wisconsin I tried to schedule an appointment while the local certified Saturn dealership but they said it would be over a week before they could get me in. We had to drive all of the way back to arkansas with the wipers not working and stuck in the middle of the windshield, obstructing the view. …”
NHTSA complaint #10574124, filed 2014-03“2009 Saturn VUE. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle heater core problems. The consumer stated she noticed an odor in the vehicle. The smell became stronger and then a smoky haze began emitting from the defroster. The haze fogged up the driver's side windshield. She had to continuously wipe the windshield, but it smeared, because of the residue the smoke left. Not only did the smell get stronger, but the smoke started coming out of the heater vents and fogging up the driver's side window too. A mechanic informed the consumer, the heater core needed to be replaced. Updated 11/04/13”
NHTSA complaint #10525438, filed 2013-07Related service bulletins
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- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Saturn Vue
38 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Saturn Vue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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