Saturn models

Saturn at a glance

We have 9 Saturn models on file, covering model years 2005 to 2010.

The lineup is made up of 4 cars, 2 SUV -s, 1 station wagon, 1 minivan and 1 sports car.

The Saturn Vue is the most fuel-efficient at 28 MPG combined in its best version, while the Saturn Relay is the thirstiest at 19 MPG.

Across all models and years there are 17 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. The Saturn Outlook has the most (5), and the Saturn Aura has collected the most owner complaints (692). No recalls: Saturn L300, Saturn LW, Saturn Relay and Saturn Vue.

On average, the best version of each model returns 23 MPG combined.

Discontinued models include the Aura (last sold 2010), Outlook (last sold 2010), SKY (last sold 2010), Vue (last sold 2010) and Astra (last sold 2009).

Across all its models, owners most often report problems with the air bags, steering and electrical system.

Its longest-running model in our data is the Vue, with model years from 2005 to 2010.

Every Saturn model in one line

→ The 2009 Saturn Astra is a compact car offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 171 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,921 lb (Xe/Xr 5dr Hatch).

→ The 2010 Saturn Aura is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 33 highway), 17% better than the 2010 midsize car average of 22.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.

→ The 2007 Saturn Ion is a compact car offered with 3 engines (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive. It measures about 185 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,751 lb (4dr Quad Coupe FWD /2/3).

→ The 2005 Saturn L300 is a midsize car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 191 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,034 lb (4dr Sedan FWD 2.2 L4).

→ The 2005 Saturn LW is a midsize station wagon offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), 2% better than the 2005 midsize station wagon average of 20.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.

→ The 2010 Saturn Outlook is a SUV - offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 8% worse than the 2010 SUV - average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.

→ The 2007 Saturn Relay is a minivan offered with a 3.9L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 205 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,231 lb (2 FWD 4dr Minivan).

→ The 2010 Saturn SKY is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.4L 4-cyl) and rear-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway), 21% better than the 2010 two seaters average of 19 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.

→ The 2010 Saturn Vue is a SUV - offered with 3 engines (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 32 highway), 35% better than the 2010 SUV - average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $2,400 a year in fuel.