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
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:82,124 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#283 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:206,116 mi
Crash-related:1
#380 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 108 | 3 | 1 | 82,124 mi | |
| STEERING | 83 | 1 | — | 206,116 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 80 | 3 | 4 | 89,096 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 44 | 4 | 1 | 110,629 mi | |
| ENGINE | 37 | 2 | 5 | 94,841 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 23 | 5 | — | 78,812 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 18 | — | 1 | 108,585 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 | 2 | — | 76,344 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 15 | — | — | 719,853 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | 21,551 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | — | — | 60,429 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 | 1 | 1 | 128,119 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 9 | — | — | 15,366 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | — | 2 | 25,820 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 | 2 | — | 61,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | — | — | 110,699 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | — | — | 74,251 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 6 | — | — | 73,306 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 152,728 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 22,067 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | 93,099 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 30,400 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | 3 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | 1 | — | 137,485 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 1,044 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 900 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 20,438 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 18,784 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | — | — | 66,716 mi |
Other Saturn Vue Years
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