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US recalls (2)
Steering: linkages, knuckle
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: ALTHOUGH STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE MAINTAINED AFTER A TIE ROD SEPARATION BY THE UNAFFECTED WHEEL ON SMOOTH ROADS OR DURING LIGHT BRAKING, WITH MORE SIGNIFICANT SUSPENSION OR BRAKING INPUTS, THE AFFECTED WHEEL COULD TURN OUT AND SKID. IF A VEHICLE BUILT WITH TWO INCORRECT STEERING KNUCKLES HAD BOTH TIE RODS SEPARATE AT THE SAME TIME, STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE LOST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING KNUCKLE(S) AND TIE ROD(S). THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE FLUID COULD CONTACT HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. IF THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF A FLUID LEAK, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT. IF A FLUID LEAK IS PRESENT, DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT AND CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Canadian recalls (1)
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Steering
2008-11-25 · campaign 2008-425 · 31 vehicles
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect right and/or left front steering knuckle. As a result, the tie rod ball stud could pull out of, or fracture the tie rod housing. This could allow the tie rod to separate from the knuckle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering knuckle(s) and tie rod(s).
Owner complaints (118)
Owners filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Saturn Vue (8 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 276).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 38 | |
| Electrical system | 35 | |
| Power train | 14 | |
| Air bags | 10 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 9 | |
| Service brakes | 9 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Saturn Vue.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Saturn VUE 4-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Saturn Vue version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Vue AWD 3.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Vue AWD 3.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Vue AWD 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Vue FWD 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Vue FWD 3.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Vue FWD 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Vue Hybrid 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Vue Hybrid 3.6 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 30 | 28 | $2,400 |
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