DecodedCarsSaturn Vue
6 model years from 2005 to 2010, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2010
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 23–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2008 (204)
The 2010 Vue in brief
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.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Saturn Vue has 6 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2010.
Its most efficient year was 2010 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 28 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (153), steering (117), air bags (100).
How the 2005 Vue compares
The 2005 Saturn Vue is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (2.2L 4-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 182 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,208 lb (4dr SUV FWD / 4 Cyl).
2010 Vue pros & cons
Full 2010 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 28 MPG combined — 35% better than the average 2010 SUV - (20.7 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints4 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 83 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Vue changes by model year
- 2008
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 2.2L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 26 to 28
- Lightest version 582 lb heavier
- 2007
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 23 to 26
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 28 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 28 MPG | 180.3 in | 4,266 lb | Not rated | 0 | 71 |
| 2008 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 28 MPG | 180.3 in | 3,825 lb | Not rated | 0 | 204 |
| 2007 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 26 MPG | 181.5 in | 3,208 lb | Not rated | 0 | 124 |
| 2006 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 181.5 in | 3,208 lb | Not rated | 0 | 95 |
| 2005 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 181.5 in | 3,208 lb | Not rated | 0 | 52 |
Alternatives to the 2010 Vue
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | 15 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2010 Toyota RAV4 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 14 |
| 2010 Honda CR-V | 24 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2010 Toyota 4Runner | 20 MPG | Not rated | 12 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 17 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2010 Hyundai Tucson | 26 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Saturn. How we calculate this →