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Saturn VUE 2009 Steering Problems

40 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2009 Saturn VUE - 34% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage40 complaints

40 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

08V470000Reported September 17, 2008 - 42,408 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 42,408 vehicles across all affected models.

08V616000Reported November 24, 2008 - 2,149 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 2,149 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System36Power Train14Air Bags10Brakes10Engine10Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.