60 recalls across 14 models
Saturn has 14 models with recall activity in our database, spanning 1992 through 2011. Across those models, 60 recall campaigns are recorded, and the severity distribution is notably concentrated at the upper end of the severity rating system: 38% of recalls fall into the Critical tier and 40% into the High tier, meaning 78% of all Saturn recalls carry one of the two most serious designations. Critical recalls cover consequences such as crash risk, fire, and loss of vehicle control, while High recalls involve elevated injury risk under foreseeable conditions. Medium recalls account for 12% of the total, and Low recalls make up the remaining 10%, with no Informational-tier campaigns in the database.
The ION leads the lineup with 11 recalls, followed by the VUE at 9 and the SL at 7. Other models in the database include the L-Series, the Sky, the Aura, and the Outlook, among others, reflecting the full span of the brand's production run from its earliest compact sedans through its later crossover and SUV offerings. Because the brand was discontinued in 2010, the recall record is closed, meaning all 60 campaigns are final and no new activity will be added. The concentration of Critical and High recalls across a relatively compact 14-model lineup means the majority of vehicles in this database carry at least one upper-tier campaign.
Latest: Feb 2016
Latest: Sep 2012
Latest: Nov 2002
Latest: Apr 2014
Latest: Nov 2007
Latest: Jun 2005
Latest: Jun 2015
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Latest: Dec 1997
Latest: Jan 2017
Latest: Jan 2002
Latest: Nov 1999
Latest: Dec 1998
Latest: Aug 2014
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Top 8 of 12 categories across SATURN
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 10 | 17% | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 10 | 17% | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 10% | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lighting | 5 | 8% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Airbags | 5 | 8% | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 4 | 7% | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 4 | 7% | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 4 | 7% | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 12 | 20% | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.