I've had plenty of Saturn in the bay over the years, and the suspension complaints on these don't surprise me. 65 on the NHTSA record across 10 model-year entries (2005–2008) is not a fluke. The 2007 Saturn Ion leads the list but the pattern shows up across multiple years and models. Not a one-off. 1 crash report on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Average shop fix runs about $900 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. A quick test drive over rough pavement reveals more than the carfax. Listen for clunks on bumps and watch the steering wheel for tramlining.
ProblemsByVin SATURN / SUSPENSION
10 model-year entries · 2005–2008
Saturn suspension problems
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Saturn vehicles for suspension issues. See suspension across all makes →
Complaints
65
Recalls
0
Year-models
10
Avg fix
$900
1crash
Worst-affected Saturn model-years for suspension Top 10 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2007 Saturn Ion
12 complaints · ~$900 moderate
2006 Saturn Vue
11 complaints · ~$900 severe
2007 Saturn Vue
9 complaints · ~$900 moderate
2008 Saturn Vue
8 complaints · ~$900 moderate
2007 Saturn Aura
6 complaints · ~$900 moderate
2006 Saturn Ion
6 complaints · ~$900 moderate
2005 Saturn Relay
4 complaints · ~$900 moderate
2007 Saturn Outlook
3 complaints · ~$900 moderate
2005 Saturn Vue
3 complaints · ~$900 moderate
2005 Saturn Ion
3 complaints · ~$900 moderate
Common questions
How many Saturn suspension complaints are on file with NHTSA?
65 complaints across 10 model-year entries from 2005 to 2008. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Saturn.
Which Saturn model has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Saturn Ion leads with 12 complaints in this category. Next: 2006 Vue (11) and 2007 Vue (9).
What does it cost to fix Saturn suspension problems?
Independent shops average $900 for suspension 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 suspension recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover suspension 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.