I've had plenty of Saturn in the bay over the years, and the fuel-system complaints on these don't surprise me. 250 on the NHTSA record across 12 model-year entries (2005–2009) is not a fluke. The 2006 Saturn Ion is carrying most of the weight on this category — about 50% of every fuel-system complaint filed against Saturn comes from that one truck. The pattern shows up across the lineup, but that year-model is where it concentrates. 2 crash reports on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Average shop fix runs about $1,200 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 172 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 68,640 miles. Check the fuel pump access cover for prior work. A vehicle on this list that already had a pump replacement is a vehicle to consider — the work is done.
ProblemsByVin SATURN / FUEL SYSTEM
12 model-year entries · 2005–2009
Saturn fuel system problems
250 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Saturn vehicles for fuel system issues. See fuel system across all makes →
Complaints
250
Recalls
0
Year-models
12
Avg fix
$1,200
2crashes
3fires
1injury
Worst-affected Saturn model-years for fuel system Top 12 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2006 Saturn Ion
125 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Saturn Ion
75 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Saturn Aura
11 complaints · ~$1,200 severe
2007 Saturn Vue
8 complaints · ~$1,200 severe
2008 Saturn Vue
5 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2006 Saturn Vue
5 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2007 Saturn Outlook
4 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Saturn Ion
4 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Saturn Relay
4 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2009 Saturn Aura
3 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2008 Saturn Outlook
3 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
2005 Saturn Vue
3 complaints · ~$1,200 moderate
Common questions
How many Saturn fuel system complaints are on file with NHTSA?
250 complaints across 12 model-year entries from 2005 to 2009. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Saturn.
Which Saturn model has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2006 Saturn Ion leads with 125 complaints in this category. Next: 2007 Ion (75) and 2007 Aura (11).
What does it cost to fix Saturn fuel system problems?
Independent shops average $1,200 for fuel system 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 fuel system recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover fuel system 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.