MYRModel Year Report

2008 Saturn Astra

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2008 Saturn Astra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:40.708Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
162
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

59% of complaints

Complaints per year

2008: 162 complaints 2008 162 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2008: 162 complaints 2008 162 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2008: 162 complaints 2008 162 2009: 2 complaints 2009

2008: 162 complaints

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YearComplaints
2008162
20092

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

59% · 96 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Airbag deployed late causing me more injury for not functioning right.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-30

Also filed under Structure and wheels

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Saturn Astra. The contact state that while driving 25 MPH, she crashed head-on into a tree and fractured her ribs, sternum and vertebrae.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-02

Air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-03

Electrical system

14% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and horn.

FIRE
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Owner was stop n go city driving pulled into his home driveway noticed smoke coming from under dash. Parked car and immediately contacted fire service. Car dash ignition area burst into flames and was heavily damaged by fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-28

Power train

11% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing floor shift and gear position indication (prndl).

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Astra. The contact stated that while shifted to park(P), the vehicle occasionally started rolling forward or backwards. The contact engaged the parking brake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-16

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-20

Engine

5% · 8 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Car lose power check engine on diag vehicle replace 2 accelerator pedal still the same problem code P2138 google the vehicle problem GM have open bulletin about some kind of harness replacement for more than 30 models with the same problem it...

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-29

Steering

4% · 6 reports
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Lost power steering without any warning it got very stiff i could not steer the car it got electric power steering pump not mechanical. i want online and this vehicle is made by GM / Opel .

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-16

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2017-03-01Air bags16V063000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Saturn Astra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 96 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V063000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Saturn Astra reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Saturn Astra?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Saturn Astra have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.