Saturn Astra recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Saturn Astra, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

Last updated: 2025-12-22 (NHTSA data snapshot)

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At a Glance

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Saturn Astra, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

• Coverage spans model years 2008–2009 with 2 recall campaigns and 192 complaints in NHTSA data.
• Years with the most recall activity: 2009 (1) and 2008 (1).
• Years with the most complaint volume: 2008 (190) and 2009 (2).
• Top recall theme: Airbags.
• Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Air bags, Electrical system, Power train.
• Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
• Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Saturn Astra in NHTSA complaint data are Air bags, Electrical system, Power train.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

What to Do Next

• Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
• If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
• If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Air bags

Other Saturn Models

Explore recall and complaint data for other Saturn models.

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• Ion 2003–2007
• L200 2003–2003
• L300 2003–2005
• LS 2000–2002
• LW200 2003–2003
• LW300 2003–2004
• Outlook 2007–2010
• Relay 2005–2007
• SC1 1991–2002
• Sky 2007–2010
• SL 1994–2002
• Vue 2002–2010

⚠️ Important Safety Information

Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.

For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.

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