2009 Saturn VUE HYBRID: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
99,781 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 7 complaints (57.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 42.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 14.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Electrical System: 4; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine: 1; Power Train: 1; Steering: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10502058 · 2013-03-08 (March 8, 2013)
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. MY ISSUE IS T…
Owner-reported narrative. 99,781 miles reported. Look up ODI 10502058 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10542271 · 2013-09-06 (September 6, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE OCCURRENCE WAS A NORMAL REACTION FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10542271 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10588806 · 2014-05-16 (May 16, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVEN TIMES WHERE THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10588806 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10873502 · 2016-06-09 (June 9, 2016)
UPON STOPPING AND SETTING GEARSHIFT TO PARK AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION. THIS DRAINS THE BATTERY TO THE POINT OF OBTAINING A DEAD BATTERY. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD A NEW KEY CYLINDER PUT ON. KEY STILL GETS STUCK. NEW ADDITIONAL PARTS ON ORDER FOR 230.00 WAITING TO FIND OUT IF THIS FIXES THIS PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 73,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10873502 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11119982 · 2018-08-14 (August 14, 2018)
HYBRID BATTERIES ARE FULL OF CORROSION AND MOST LIKELY LEAKING. SAW SOME STUFF ABOUT A POSSIBLE RECALL ON THIS.
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11119982 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11181776 · 2019-02-22 (February 22, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRINCE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC OF ALBANY (LOCATED AT 2701 LEDO RD, ALBANY, GA 31707, [phone removed]), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11181776 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11203395 · 2019-04-24 (April 24, 2019)
TL* 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 AN…
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11203395 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.