2009 Saturn Vue hybrid problems
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Common 2009 Saturn Vue hybrid problems
The 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid is a compact crossover SUV with a high-quality European-designed interior, achieving perfect five-star ratings for both frontal and side-impact protection. However, there are several common problems reported by owners of this vehicle.
- Alternator malfunction: A common issue reported by owners of the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid is an alternator malfunction, which can cause the battery to die and the car to lose power when jump-starting. This problem is specific to the hybrid system used in this vehicle and requires hands-on testing by qualified personnel for proper diagnosis.
- Powertrain issues: The 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid has been reported to have issues with the 3.6L V6 engine, rear suspension, transmission, and overall build quality. These issues can lead to poor driving experience and high maintenance costs.
- Recalls: The 2009 Saturn Vue has been subject to recalls, including a recall for a power steering fluid leak that could result in a possible engine compartment fire. Dealers were expected to begin the recall on September 26, 2008, to tighten the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump.
- Power lock and windshield wiper issues: Some owners have reported problems with the power locks, where three out of four locks do not unlock, and one windshield wiper on the passenger side stopped working.
- Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor issues: The 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid has been reported to have issues with the rear catalytic converter and oxygen sensors, which can cause the car to fail inspection and require replacement.
- Timing chain or transmission issues: Some owners have reported problems with the timing chain or transmission, which can lead to significant repair costs and a poor driving experience.
In summary, the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid has several common problems reported by owners, including alternator malfunction, powertrain issues, recalls, power lock and windshield wiper problems, catalytic converter and oxygen sensor issues, and timing chain or transmission problems. These issues can lead to high maintenance costs and a poor driving experience.
What is the problem with the Saturn Vue Hybrid?
Despite its high reliability rating, the Vue isn't perfect. Its most common problems include transmission issues, engine misfires, and ignition malfunction.
How many miles can a 2009 Saturn Vue hybrid last?
Why can't a beautifully styled SUV be remarkably intelligent? Vue Hybrid's unique hybrid power train system offers an EPA estimated 25 city and 32 highway miles per gallon the best highway fuel economy of any SUV. That means a highway driving range of up to 585 miles on a single tank.
How does a 2009 Saturn Vue hybrid work?
The 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 172 horsepower and 167 pound-feet of torque. A small electric motor provides a smidgen of extra help during acceleration, but its primary role is to restart the engine after it automatically shuts off at a stop.
Which Saturn Vue has transmission problems?
The 1st generation Vue (2002—2007) has 214 owner complaints, mostly about transmission problems.
2009 Saturn Vue hybrid car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Saturn Vue hybrid problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2009 Saturn Vue hybrid vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2009 Saturn Vue hybrid
The NHTSA has received 124 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2009 Saturn Vue hybrid. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2009 Saturn Vue hybrid vehicles.
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-20
- VIN: 3GSDL63799S
- Components: SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: Stalls stops, with Engine power reduced, stabilitrak off. After turning or braking. Engine light with down arrow. Accident probability. DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF ON HIGHWAY OR COUNTRY RD!
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- VIN: 3GSCL53779S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Vehicle has lost power steering. Difficult to steer especially in reverse and sometimes in turning left. If wheels are not completely straight, you have turn with all the strength you can muster. Reluctant to turn left unless you have twice as much time as you should need to avoid an accident.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-29
- VIN: 3GSCL53779S
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I have only 68,329 miles. My transmission lost reverse. When first driving it will only go up to 10 mph and over time the maximum speed is 30 to 40 mph. Even if it gets to this speed it hesitates. The car is a danger and not drive able. I took the car to a GM dealer requesting a Policy Evaluation according to the Service Bulletin Warranty. The evaluation showed GM will not help me with any repairs or replacement of transmission. A car should not have a major component fail like a transmission especially with such low mileage. It is expected to have maintenance and repairs on a vehicle. What is not expected or normal servicing is transmission repair or replacement. It was estimated from the GM dealerships Policy Evaluation it will cost $5,500 to replace the transmission. My car is in great shape other than the transmission failure. I love my car and anticipated to have this car many years. This is an unaffordable repair and essentially makes this a throw away car. I feel extremely disappointed in GM's decision to not remedy this major problem.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-07
- VIN: 3GSCL33P39S
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: For the third time since purchasing my car in 2009 I am having problems removing the key from the ignition cylinder. On 11/16/17 the floor shifter was replaced. On 09/11/20 another one was replaced. On 10/07/22 having problems again removing the key. Will take car in for service again.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-28
- VIN: 3GSDL43N49S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The power steering goes out especially at lower speeds are from take off ,it takes every thing you have to turn wheel it has almost caused me two accidents, fluid level is fine, makes no unusual noise steering just goes out making it very dangerous to turn to the right are left & very difficult to turn from a complete stop .No one has figured the problem out & its my only vehicle there is definitely a Manufacture problem with the steering in this vehicle
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-20
- VIN: 3GSDL43N49S
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Vehicle is a Saturn Vue XE, 3.5 liter AWD, ~84,000 miles. Problem Statement: Extensive corrosion of the subframe located at the midpoint of the vehicle on the driver and passenger sides. This is NOT surface rust - the frame corrosion has resulted in sections of the frame rotting through, severely compromising the structural integrity of the frame and safety of the vehicle. I have documented at least 6 formal complaints for the same problem from various websites, including some with front end and engine mounts cross members literally rotting away. My vehicle is only 12 years old and has only 7000 miles average miles per year but will not pass a safety inspection in Massachusetts due to the extensive rust through. The NHTSA has several corrosion related service bulletins documented involving several General Motors vehicle models but they only call out surface corrosion. The NHTSA needs to investigate FRAME RUST THROUGH on Saturn Vue and other GM vehicles as OWNERS ARE HIGHLY UNLIKELY TO REALIZE THE LOOMING SAFETY HAZARD if they have no other reason to inspect underneath the vehicle.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-05
- VIN: 3gscl33p09s
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: the car stable trak light comes on for service then the power steering service light comes and I lose power steering and power of my car this happened at 60mph on the highway, shut the car off for 5 mins and everything went back to normal then it happened again proceeded to do the same thing and it went back to normail
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-27
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3GSCL33P69S
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE I AM DRIVING I HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT INCIDENTS THAT CANNOT BE REPLICATED. "STABILITRAK" WARNING LIGHT HAS NOT TURNED OFF. I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING TWICE BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AFTER A FEW SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER TO THE DASH. WHEN I AM TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL GETS VERY HARD TO TURN AND WILL TURN OFF THE RADIO. THIS WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THEN WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF I WILL BE UNABLE TO GET THE KEY OUT OR TURN THE VEHICLE ON. I WILL HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY TWICE AND THE ALTERNATOR TWICE AND THIS HELPED FOR 2 MONTHS THEN THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. I ALSO REPLACED THE WHEEL SENSORS TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE TAKEN TO 3 MECHANICS BUT THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK, I WILL TRY TO TURN THE VEHICLE ON AND THEN JUST TAP ON THE BRAIN COMPARTMENT ABOVE THE BATTERY AND SOMETIMES THIS WORKS. I HAVE BEEN LEFT STRANDED MORE THAN I CARE TO ADMIT. WHILE DRIVING IF THE ISSUES ARE REALLY BAD AND IF I HAVE TO DRIVE LONG DISTANCE I WILL TRY TO USE CRUISE CONTROLL BUT IT WILL NOT ENGAGE.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-20
- VIN: 3GSDL43N69S
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 122,000 AND IS IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION, YET THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING BADLY. AFTER DOING SOME INVESTIGATION, WE FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS OFTEN THE CASE FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR AFTER 120,000 MILES. WE BROUGHT IT INTO OUR LOCAL GM DEALER/SHOP AND THEY TOLD US IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, WHICH RANGES FROM REBUILT AT $2500 AND NEW FOR OVER $4000. THIS SEEMS VERY WRONG CONSIDERING KBB SAYS IT BOOKS FOR $4500?
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-11
- VIN: 3GSCL93Z49S
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-09
- VIN: 3GSDL43N49S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: VEHICLE HAS A HIGH WHINING SOUND ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING AS WELL AS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION YOU CAN TELL SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT WITH THE STEERING ALMOST LIKE IT'S GETTING STUCK IN EITHER DIRECTION
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-17
- VIN: 3GSCL93Z49S
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: TRACTION CONTROL STAYS ON AND TRANSMISSION ENGAGES THEN RELEASE SLIPPING ..ALSO HYBRID SYSTEM NIT WORKING AT ALL NEVER TURN OFF AND ANY STOP LIKE A HYBRID .
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-25
- VIN: 3GSCL33P99S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: CARE WAS PARKED IN STORE PARKING LOT. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, KEY WOULD NOT MOVE FROM ACC TO PARK. CAR WOULD START, BUT NO MATTER WHAT I TRIED, I COULD NOT REMOVE THE KEY. DROVE TO DEALER WHO TOLD ME IT WAS THE SHIFTER. GAVE ME A WORK-AROUND: MOVE AUTOMATIC GEAR TO M (MANUAL) THEN PUSH UP HARD TO P (PARK.). THE KEY COULD THEN BE REMOVED. THIS POSES A SAFETY ISSUE IF WORK-AROUND WAS NOT KNOWN. THERE'S A DANGER TO LEAVING THE CAR, UNABLE TO LOCK IT AND RUNNING THE BATTERY DOWN. IF THE CAR HAD BEEN IN A CRASH WITH THE NEED TO IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE VEHICLE, THERE WOULD BE A RISK TO PASSENGERS, NEARBY PEDESTRIANS, OTHER DRIVERS AND PROPERTY. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER TO CONFIRM SERVICE NEEDED AND SET AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE, I WAS TOLD THAT I SHOULD NOT WAIT AND COME IN IMMEDIATELY.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-08
- VIN: 3GSCL53719S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING QUITS SEVERAL TIMES DURING A 2-3 MILE TRIP. THE WHEEL IS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN BUT DOES PIVOT THE FRONT TIRES. IT TAKES A LOT OF FORCE TO TURN THE WHEEL. *TR
AIR BAGS,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-27
- VIN: 3GSDL43N79S
- Components: AIR BAGS,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: IT SEEMS LIKE IT'S STILL HAVING SOME PROBLEMS DUE TO THE RECALLS..THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND THE TIRE SENSOR LIGHT IS ON..
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-01
- VIN: 3GSCL537X9S
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: IT STARTED RAINING IN AN AREA I WAS NOT FORMILLIA WITH. WHEN I HIT THE GAS SOMETIMES IT ENGAGED OTHER TIMES IT DID NOT. THEN IT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. I COULD ONLY GO FORWARD IN LOW, WOULD NOT SHIFT INTTO 2ND OR DRIVE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-30
- VIN: 3GSCL33P69S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT AFTER PUTTING CAR IN PARK. TOOK IT TO MYERS AUTOWORLD, THEY FOUND THE SHIFTER SWITCH WAS BAD.
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-19
- VIN: 3GSCL93Z39S
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DIFFICULT TO CONTROL OR TURN WHEEL. ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. FORTUNATELY WAS DRIVING 25MPH ON CITY STREET WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF ON INTERSTATE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-30
- VIN: 3GSCL53729S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: "TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE A 2009 SATURN VUE I LOOSE MY POWER STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. IT TAKES TWO HANDS AND VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-26
- VIN: 3GSCL33P39S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN VUE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PHIL SMITH CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1640 N STATE RD 7, LAUDERHILL, FL 33313, (954) 372-2576) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-26
- VIN: 3GSCL33P39S
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: POWER STEERING LOCKED FROM TIME TO TIME. DEALER SAYS MODULE AND MOTOR AT THE POWER STEERING IS CAUSING THAT. THAT CAN HAPPEN WHETER THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. VERY UNSAFE
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-24
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AT LESS THAN 35,500 MILES I HAD A POWER RACK LEAK AND RACK NEEDS TO REPLACED WITH A PRICE OF $1000. AT 62,000 MILES WE HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP WITH A COST OF $700, AND NOW AT 64,000 MILES I FIND I HAVE A CRACKED WAVE PLATE IN THE TRANSMISSION THAT WILL COST ANOTHER $2,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-06
- VIN: 3GSDL43N99S
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET GOING UP HILL, THE CAR WAS HAVING A PROBLEM ACCELERATING UP HILL. WHEN GOING DOWNHILL, THE CAR WOULD STOP, AND THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP. HAVE TO USE ACCELERATION WHEN GOING DOWNHILL IN ORDER FOR IT TO MOVE. FINALLY WHEN I MADE IT HOME AND PARKED THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE (LIKE SOMETHING WAS SCRAPING AGAINST SOMETHING). AND THEN THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I GOT OUT THE CAR, IT SMELLED LIKE BURNT METAL. WHEN I GOOGLED THIS PROBLEM, IT APPEARS THAT A LOT OF SATURN VUE USERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES AND IT APPEARS AS IF THE DEALERSHIPS ARE NOT SURE HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-31
- VIN: 3GSCL33P89S
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL. I HAVEN'T RECEIVED NOTIFICATION TO REPLACE MY TAKATA AIRBAGS BUT ALL OTHER MAKES AND MODELS OF CARS AND TRUCKS HAVE RECEIVED THEIR RECALLS. I WANT MY TAKATA AIRBAGS REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION CHEVROLET NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (7769 BOULEVARD 26, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE ENGINE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE OVERHEATING AND THE SERPENTINE BELT FRACTURED DUE TO A FAILED AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED VARIOUS OTHER FAILURES, INCLUDING A DRAINED BATTERY AND THE STABILITRAC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Negative 2009 Saturn Vue hybrid car reviews
Positive 2009 Saturn Vue hybrid car reviews
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Hi there! After several months of research, we decided on the Vue and we couldn't be happier! The vehicle is tight and rides very well - not too soft nor too stiff. The fit and finish are top-notch and the interior layout is incredibly convenient. We even drove the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (under repair) and the Vue handled it like a dream - so smooth! The shifting is also smooth and quick enough for our liking. And let me tell you, the initial gas mileage appears to be just as advertised. Plus, the fold down seats are super easy to operate. We're really loving our Vue so far!
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After researching minivans, SUVs, and sedans for almost two years, we finally decided to purchase a hybrid VUE. We had a Saturn SL2 before and decided to stick with Saturn for their excellent customer service and reliability. Although we would have loved to look closer at a hybrid Hilander, they were a bit too expensive for our budget. In the end, it came down to the VUE and Escape hybrid, and we chose the VUE because it was a little cheaper. As someone who loves the outdoors, I always need a bigger four-wheel drive for my hobbies, but for everyday driving, we needed something a little bigger that could fit a larger stroller and the dog while still getting decent MPG. This vehicle met all of our needs, and we expect to get close to the same MPG as our SL2. Thank you for your help in making this decision!
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I'm so glad I chose this vehicle! Although I initially wanted a full hybrid, this mild hybrid is the only US-made option available and it turned out to be a great deal for the money. It has the highest highway mileage available for an SUV, which is amazing if you need a vehicle now. I'm all for the environment and can't wait for the next generation to come out with even better mileage, but for now, this is the perfect choice.
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We purchased the Saturn Vue Hybrid in September of 2008 and we absolutely love it! It's very comfortable to drive and has a quiet interior. We're averaging 27 miles per gallon in the city and over 33 on the highway. We've already put 10,000 miles on it and haven't had any problems so far. One tip we have is that we got nitrogen in the tires during our last oil change and it really helped with fuel economy.
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Hi there! Your car is truly unique and special, and it can be a great ride if you understand it well. I noticed that the front, side, and rear of your car got hit three times, but don't worry! The protection package did its job and kept you safe. Even though it's a small car, it's strong enough to withstand some impact. :)
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2009 Saturn Vue hybrid problems:
2009 Saturn Vue Problems and Complaints - 15 Issues
Top 2009 Saturn Vue Problems · Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue · Transmission Fault and/or Check Engine Light With Code P0716, P0776, P0717, P0777, P2714, ...
Common Problems with 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid - Q&A
Aug 25, 2017 ... The Stabilitrac, and the traction control light maybe due to a faulty wheel speed sensor. Although, if the battery is weak(hybrid service) then ...
Is a 2009 Saturn Vue a good car? : r/whatcarshouldIbuy
Dec 23, 2021 ... Not at all. The 3.6L V6 had issues, the rear suspension had issues, the transmission had issues, and the bulid quality is shit.
Common Problems with 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid - Q&A
Sep 18, 2017 ... Inspect the connections at the solenoid and make sure they are tight and no rubbed-through wiring in the harness. If the visual inspection ...
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Are you having problems with your 2009 Saturn Vue hybrid?
Izaiah Ebert 2024-08-26
Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with my 2008 Vue Hybrid that I bought back in September of 2008. Overall, I think it's a nice car with great trims and style. However, I have encountered a couple of issues that stand out to me. Firstly, there are no roof racks available for the Vue Hybrid, and the only option from Thule costs a whopping $500 and requires custom installation. Secondly, I've been averaging 23.3 MPG, which is the best I've gotten so far, even when driving on long highway trips. I admit that I tend to drive a little fast and often in city mode due to my new locale, but it's just not worth it. Additionally, the car doesn't have AWD, which makes it bad for winter/rain, and the 4cyl lacks pickup. All that being said, I did try a US car, but I think I'm going back to foreign cars.
Frederick Franecki 2024-08-02
We purchased this vehicle just 2 days ago and so far everything seems fine. However, we recently discovered that there is a recall on the battery, which unfortunately no one informed us about. We are a bit disappointed that we were not made aware of this issue before purchasing the car. We are now waiting for the problem to be fixed, which may take 4-6 weeks. Despite this setback, we remain hopeful that we will be able to enjoy this SUV for a long time. We appreciate your understanding and hope to continue our business with you in the future.
Wyatt Huels 2024-05-29
I love the style and the performance. However, I have been experiencing some discomfort with the seats. As someone who is 5'11'' and weighs 250lbs, I find that the seats are not very accommodating for my body type. Unfortunately, the dealer has informed me that there are no other seats available to switch to, as all Saturns have the same seat with different upholstery. I am currently exploring my options and considering trading it in. After all, what good is performance if you can't enjoy the ride comfortably?
Diamond Wintheiser 2024-02-26
This car has a special place in my heart as it was my mom's before she kindly let me drive it when I turned 16. While it may not have had the best acceleration and I was often passed on the freeway, it served me well. However, after reaching 50k mileage, the car began to experience some issues and required replacement of various parts, including the brakes. As Saturn went out of business in 2009, finding some parts was a challenge, but Chevy was able to help. Unfortunately, the battery began to die frequently around 70k mileage and the interior started to show some wear and tear. While there was an Onstar service available, I found it frustrating at times as they struggled to find my directions or were not available, leading to long wait times. At one point, the Onstar panel even broke and pushed into the roof of the car. Despite these challenges, I have many fond memories of this car and was sad to see it go. If you plan to sell it, be aware that it may not fetch a high price, but it is still a reliable car that served me well.