2009 Saturn Astra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2009 Saturn Astra has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Astra?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 Saturn Astra recalls

Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments

Recall 16V063Feb 3, 2016113,716 vehicles affected

Certain vehicles have a driver's frontal airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

Most common 2009 Saturn Astra problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train1
Air Bags1

What owners report

2016-11-26, Air Bags
TAKATA INFLATORS: WE WERE NOTIFIED IN MARCH 2016 THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND AN ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAG PARTS POTENTIALLY EXPLODING IN THE EVENT OF AIRBAGS INFLATING. IT IS NOW NOVEMER 2016 AND THERE IS STILL NO SOLUTION OR REPAIR. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
2016-07-27, Power Train
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SATURN ASTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILURE TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT BUSHING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTAC

2009 Saturn Astra questions

Does the 2009 Saturn Astra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Saturn Astra: Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saturn Astra?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Saturn Astra has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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