MYRModel Year Report

2008 Saturn VUE

◆ Worse than typical
2008 Saturn VUE
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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
406
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 622 complaints 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2006: 300 complaints 2006 2007: 286 complaints 2008: 406 complaints 2008 406 2009: 118 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010
2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 622 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2005 2006: 300 complaints 2006 2007: 286 complaints 2007 2008: 406 complaints 2008 406 2009: 118 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010
2002: 167 complaints 2002 2003: 622 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2004 2005: 170 complaints 2005 2006: 300 complaints 2006 2007: 286 complaints 2007 2008: 406 complaints 2008 406 2009: 118 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010

2008: 406 complaints

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YearComplaints
2002167
2003622
2004276
2005170
2006300
2007286
2008406
2009118
20106

Known problem areas

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

Power train

30% · 120 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASHFIRE
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I pulled into a stall at the bank, and put the vehicle in park. The vehicle continued to roll, jumped the curb on to the sidewalk, and hit a pole.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-09

Steering

22% · 88 reports

Most commonly citing power steering fluid and hose, piping, and connections.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

22% · 88 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Alternator I changed the starter I changed the alternator brand new it ran but then it stopped in mid drive and I won't just start and that's how I crashed into something now my car is wreck in the fridge and it won't start and if it does it…

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-05

Also filed under Engine

A/c unit will stop blowing hot air, this will fog up windows in mornings and on rainy days causeing you not to see and crash no visable out of windshield, can not see..very…

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-12

Engine

9% · 38 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was driving down fm 1960 I saw white smoke coming from under the hood and through the vents. I turned off the air condition; then grey smoke start being visible from the under the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-05

Also filed under Service brakes

Air bags

6% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing side/window.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2008Complaint volume 406 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2008-05-05Power train08V200000 GM is recalling 26 my 2008 Saturn VUE vehicles equipped with a 6T70 6-speed automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission case side bore that holds the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2008. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or through their website at <a…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2008-09-26Steering08V470000 GM is recalling 42,408 my 2008-2009 Saturn VUE vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen. If this…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump. If there are no signs of a fluid leak, dealers will tighten the nut. If a fluid leak is present, dealer…

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    2009-03-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-07-02 Outside door handles stick unlatched
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    2009-08-18Latches/locks/linkages09V233000 GM is recalling 44,451 my 2008 Saturn VUE vehicles with body color outside door handles. The outside door handles may stick or bind. If this were to occur, the door may not latch when closed.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the outside door handles with chrome door handles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before August 18, 2009. Owner may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Saturn VUE — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 120 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 88 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 88 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V200000 · Power train
  • Recall 08V470000 · Steering
  • Recall 09V233000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Saturn VUE reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Saturn VUE is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Saturn VUE?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Saturn VUE have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-06 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.