I've had plenty of Saturn in the bay over the years, and the airbag complaints on these don't surprise me. 931 on the NHTSA record across 18 model-year entries (2005–2009) is not a fluke. The 2007 Saturn Sky leads the list but the pattern shows up across multiple years and models. Not a one-off. 103 crash reports and 106 injuries on the record. Severity is real, not theoretical. Average shop fix runs about $1,100 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 619 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 63,645 miles. Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup before you buy. Takata-era inflators are still being recalled. The dealer fixes them free.
ProblemsByVin SATURN / AIRBAGS
18 model-year entries · 2005–2009
Saturn airbags problems
931 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Saturn vehicles for airbags issues. 13 active recall campaigns. See airbags across all makes →
Complaints
931
Recalls
13
Year-models
18
Avg fix
$1,100
103crashes
1fire
106injuries
Worst-affected Saturn model-years for airbags Top 18 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
2007 Saturn Sky
215 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$1,100 moderate
2008 Saturn Astra
96 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe
2008 Saturn Sky
84 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$1,100 moderate
2007 Saturn Aura
78 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2007 Saturn Vue
74 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2008 Saturn Outlook
71 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe
2006 Saturn Vue
71 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2007 Saturn Outlook
65 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe
2009 Saturn Sky
33 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$1,100 moderate
2007 Saturn Ion
26 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe
2008 Saturn Vue
20 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2006 Saturn Ion
19 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe
2008 Saturn Aura
18 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2005 Saturn Ion
18 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe
2009 Saturn Aura
17 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2005 Saturn Vue
13 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2009 Saturn Vue
8 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2009 Saturn Outlook
5 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,100 severe
Common questions
How many Saturn airbags complaints are on file with NHTSA?
931 complaints across 18 model-year entries from 2005 to 2009. 13 active recall campaigns cover airbags issues across the Saturn lineup.
Which Saturn model has the most airbags complaints?
The 2007 Saturn Sky leads with 215 complaints in this category. Next: 2008 Astra (96) and 2008 Sky (84).
What does it cost to fix Saturn airbags problems?
Independent shops average $1,100 for airbags repairs across the Saturn lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Saturn airbags recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover airbags issues on Saturn vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Saturn.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.