Saturn Vue vs Toyota 4RUNNER
The Saturn Vue is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Toyota 4RUNNER. At EPA assumptions that is about $650 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Saturn Vue | Toyota 4RUNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 879 | 909 |
| Most reported problem | Transmission | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 42 and 16 | 23 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 66,000 miles | 110,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 26 | 16 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 879 complaints for the Saturn Vue and 909 for the Toyota 4RUNNER. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Saturn Vue, 3 for the Toyota 4RUNNER.