repaired · 2022 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
2009 Saturn AstraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2009 Saturn Astra, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-063 the manufacturer reports only 68% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 26, 2016. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Saturn Astra has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Air bags
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 Saturn Astra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Saturn.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Astra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Astra median. How we score
'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2009 Saturn Astra safety ratings
2009 Saturn Astra 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Saturn Astra, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Astra owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
Own a 2009 Astra?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.