Saturn - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

📉 Compare Saturn models

The following chart shows the Saturn models that have had the most problems reported. Note that a model on the top of the list may simply indicate that it is a popular model rather than a problematic car. For example, over the years, Saturn has sold far more ION model cars than the Sky Redline model.

Table 1. Compare Saturn models

Saturn ModelNumber of Problems
  ION
5,390
  VUE
3,212
  Aura
2,207
  Outlook
1,936
  LS
1,810
  SL2
758
  SKY
608
  SL1
478
  SL
367
  SC2
277
  Astra
193
  Relay
184
  SC1
138
  SW2
104
  SC
70
  Vue Hybrid
69
  SW1
21
  SW
19
  Sky Redline
10

📊 Number of problems reported for all models of Saturn built between 2010 and 2001

Owners of Saturn cars have reported a total of 17,851 problems across all Saturn models built from 2010 to 2001. The average number of problems per model year in this period, reported across all Saturn models, is 1549.7. Cars from Saturn's 2007 model year have the most problems reported (3,543 problems).

Table 2. Number of problems reported during the vehicle's first year in service

Model YearNumber of Problems
  2010 Saturn
34
  2009 Saturn
1,087
  2008 Saturn
2,587
  2007 Saturn
3,543
  2006 Saturn
1,969
  2005 Saturn
1,095
  2004 Saturn
1,466
  2003 Saturn
1,809
  2002 Saturn
1,023
  2001 Saturn
884

🔎 Common problems of Saturn Vehicles

The following chart shows the most common problems reported across all models of Saturn cars. The number one most common problem of Saturn cars is related to the vehicle's electrical system, with 3,372 problems reported. The second most common Saturn car problem is related to the vehicle's steering (2,717 problems).

Table 3. Common problems of Saturn vehicles



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