Saturn Vue ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2002–2009)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Saturn Vue we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Vue across generations.
Average Score
72/100
Best Year
2006 Saturn Vue
Score 82
Weakest Year
2002 Saturn Vue
Score 62
Every Saturn Vue Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A practical and often underestimated compact SUV, offering excellent value if the right powertrain is chosen and common wear items are addressed.
Top risks: Power Steering System · Front Suspension & Steering · 2.2L Ecotec Engine (I4)
A practical choice that can be a solid value if you diligently avoid specific transmission types and inspect for critical rust.
Top risks: Automatic Transmissions · Structural Rust/Corrosion · Electrical System
A practical crossover, but choose the engine wisely and be prepared for potential electrical and transmission headaches on some variants.
Top risks: Transmission (6-speed automatic) · Engine (3.6L V6 Timing Chain) · Power Steering System
A budget-friendly utility vehicle with excellent potential, but only if you meticulously vet the powertrain.
Top risks: Transmission (V6 Automatic) · Transmission (4-cyl CVT) · Engine Oil Leaks
A practical SUV that becomes a money pit if saddled with the VTi CVT, but can be a hidden gem with the right powertrain.
Top risks: Transmission (VTi CVT) · Engine (2.2L Ecotec Timing Chain) · Power Steering System
A budget-friendly compact SUV that delivers utility, but requires diligent inspection to avoid significant powertrain liabilities.
Top risks: Transmission System (V6 models) · Power Steering System · HVAC System & Electrical
A budget-friendly SUV that can be a good value if you select the right powertrain and commit to diligent maintenance.
Top risks: Engine (3.6L V6 LY7) · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
A quirky crossover with practical appeal, but the VTi transmission is a significant liability that demands careful scrutiny.
Top risks: VTi (CVT) Transmission · Power Steering System · Engine (2.2L Ecotec)
Problems That Follow the Vue Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Power Steering System
Appears in 5 model years · 62% of generations
Electrical System
Appears in 2 model years · 25% of generations