2 problems have been reported for the 2009 Saturn Astra. The following chart shows the 2 most common problems for 2009 Saturn Astra. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 1 problem. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (1 problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Air Bag |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2009 Saturn Astra in the United States are 6 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Saturn Astra owners in the last 13 years is 2, and the age of the vehicle is 13, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 2 / 6 / 13 * 1000 = 25.64.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Saturn Astra model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 Saturn Astra in 2009.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Saturn Astra, the following table can be used to compare the 2009 Saturn Astra with the Saturn Astra from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 Astra is 2 while the average number of problems reported for the 2 model years of the Saturn Astra is 93.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2009 Astra | |
| 2008 Astra |