Complaints
572
Crashes
25
Fires
16
Injuries
28
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Saturn Vue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1108 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:82,124 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#283 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:206,116 mi
Crash-related:1
#380 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:89,096 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Saturn Vue.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 108 | 3 | 1 | 82,124 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 83 | 1 | — | 206,116 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 80 | 3 | 4 | 89,096 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 37 | 2 | 5 | 94,841 mi | |
| Airbags | 23 | 5 | — | 78,812 mi | |
| Brakes | 18 | — | 1 | 108,585 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | 2 | — | 76,344 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | — | 21,551 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | — | 60,429 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | 1 | 1 | 128,119 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 9 | — | — | 15,366 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | 2 | 25,820 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | 2 | — | 61,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 110,699 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | — | — | 74,251 mi | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | 73,306 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 152,728 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
108
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
82,124
Steering Defects
83
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
206,116
Electrical Faults
80
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
4
Avg Miles
89,096
Engine Problems
37
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
5
Avg Miles
94,841
Airbags
23
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,812
Brakes
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,585
Unintended Acceleration
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,344
Electronic Stability Control
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,551
Headlight/Taillight Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,429
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
128,119
Latches / Locks
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,366
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
25,820
Seat Belt Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,000
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,699
Wipers & Visibility
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,251
Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,306
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
152,728
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Saturn Vue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Saturn Vue reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2008 Saturn Vue has 572 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 108 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Saturn Vue?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (108 complaints, avg 82,124 mi); Steering Defects (83 complaints, avg 206,116 mi); Electrical Faults (80 complaints, avg 89,096 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Saturn Vue?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 105,384 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Saturn Vue?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Saturn Vue include 25 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 28 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Saturn Vue have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Saturn Vue as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Saturn Vue?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Saturn Vue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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