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20092nd generation
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 3,201 in the U.S. in 2010 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 2 complaints in its first 3 years.
2 owner complaints, first 3 years 19–28 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Saturn sent dealers 1095 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Engineering information-chemical damage on inner surfaces of fuel tank”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Saturn's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 2 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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Problems Saturn told dealers about
Saturn sent dealers 1095 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engineering information-chemical damage on inner surfaces of fuel tank
- Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft…
- Check engine light is on with multiple trouble codes present
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,150–$3,150 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
Every Saturn Vue year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2010 Saturn Vue reliable?
We can't score it: only 3,201 were sold in the U.S. in 2010 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2010 Saturn Vue problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (100%), engine (50%) and speed control (50%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Saturn Vue have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Saturn Vue get?
19 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2010 Saturn Vue have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2010 Saturn Vue cost in fuel a year?
About $2,150 to $3,150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Saturn Vue have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Saturn Vue year is better than the 2010?
Nearby, the 2008 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about average). Across every year, 2005 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works