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Saturn SKY VIN Check

NHTSA holds 462 owner complaints on the Saturn SKY from 100 production runs; the worst run has 19, the typical one 4.6.

NHTSA complaint records · 462 complaints · 100 runs · 2007–2009 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported SKY run is 1G8MB35B47Y (2007 builds) with 19 complaints, 4.1× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 60% of reports; 2007 is the worst model year at 8.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for SKY model years 2007–2010.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Saturn SKY has 100 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 18% of every SKY complaint on file.

FIG.01·Saturn SKY — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
1G8MB35B47Y••••••2007192—
1G8MB35BX7Y••••••200719——
1G8MB35B27Y••••••200717——
1G8MB35B57Y••••••200715——
1G8MB35B77Y••••••200715——
1G8MB35B07Y••••••200715——
1G8MB35B67Y••••••200715——
1G8MG35X47Y••••••200713——
1G8MB35B37Y••••••200712——
1G8MG35X37Y••••••200712——
1G8MB35B97Y••••••2007121—
1G8MB35B87Y••••••200711——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 88 SKY runs has 11 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 21 SKY VINs so far, most often 2007, 2009, 2008 builds; 6 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Saturn SKY the gap between build years is 5.7×: a 2007 car draws 8.5 complaints per run, a 2009 one 1.5.

FIG.02·Saturn SKY — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20091.54328—
20083.8165436
20078.5254307
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2007 at 8.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2009 at 1.5.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 60% of everything Saturn SKY owners report: Air Bags, 336 of 462 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Saturn SKY — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Air Bags3366—
Service Brakes6741
Hydraulic5031
Electrical System4522
Seats25——
Power Train142—
Unknown Or Other141—
Engine61—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Saturn SKY; the 6 below cover build years 2007 to 2010. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Saturn SKY — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
17V061000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification2007–2010
14V171000Electrical System:ignition2007–2010
14E021000Electrical System:ignition:switch2007–2010
14V047000Air Bags2007–2010
07V454000Seat Belts:front:anchorage2008
07V589000Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal2007
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

17V061000 was opened in 2017 on cars built from 2007: 10 years on the road before the recall.

The SKY against its rivals

The SKY draws 4.6 complaints per production run; the Nissan 350Z 3, the Chrysler Crossfire 4.6 and the Pontiac Solstice 5.6.

FIG.05·Saturn SKY VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Saturn SKY4621004.62.8%
Nissan 350Z50217034.6%
Chrysler Crossfire6161354.61.1%
Pontiac Solstice6511175.64%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 462 reports on the Saturn SKY, 2.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Saturn SKY — complaint severity
OutcomeSaturn SKYAll vehicles
Complaints filed4621,115,966
Involved a crash13 (2.8%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (0.4%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1658,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 52% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Saturn SKY share of that is 462 complaints over 100 runs, 0.04% of everything on record.

Everything on the Saturn SKY
Recalls18 campaignsFuel economy23 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems516 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices182 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2007–2010

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Saturn SKY VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 462 NHTSA complaints from 100 SKY runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which SKY production run has the most complaints?

1G8MB35B47Y, a 2007 build, with 19 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical SKY run has 4.6.

Which SKY years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2007 is heaviest at 8.5 complaints per run and 2009 lightest at 1.5.

Does the SKY get more complaints than the Nissan 350Z?

Yes: 4.6 complaints per production run for the SKY against 3 for the Nissan 350Z.

How many SKY complaints involve a crash?

2.8% of 462 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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