Three problems related to power steering fluid have been reported for the 2009 Saturn VUE. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the 2009 VUE.
We purchased this car used now has under 90,000 miles on it and the engine started leaking from all seals. $2700 to repair this now the power steering seems to be not working making it difficult to impossible to drive this vehicle. No indication of any leaks just notices when the grinding started there was no power steering fluid on the dip stick. I see several complaints for this problem and given the safety issue feel it should be recalled.
My vehicle has been leaking an abundance of power steering fluid. According to the dealer, my vehicle is not included in the current recall of the power steering nut. The exact same problems that have occurred with the "effected" vehicles are happening with my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Vue. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, she lost control of the vehicle slid, and crashed into a guard rail. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering wheel position sensor was not programmed correctly and the steering gear was leaking fluid. The vehicle was repaired. However, the contact stated there was a knocking noise emitted from the steering wheel. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 08v616000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 111,952.