2008 Saturn Astra Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Saturn Astra.
Worst 2008 Saturn Astra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Saturn Astra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 95 | 3 | — | 58,455 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 1 | 76,890 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | 1 | 1 | 51,554 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | 1 | 1 | 65,720 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 86,260 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Saturn Astra
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~113,716 vehicles.
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 manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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2008 Saturn Astra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Saturn Astra reliable?
What are common problems with the 2008 Saturn Astra?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Saturn Astra?
How safe is the 2008 Saturn Astra?
Does the 2008 Saturn Astra have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2008 Saturn Astra?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Saturn Astra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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