2008 Saturn Vue reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Saturn Vue — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 575
- 46 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 108 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 25 reported crashes · 28 injuries · 19 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#871
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Saturn median
+206
median 369 across 39 Saturn records
Vs 2006-2010
+303
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
19%
Power Train: 108 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 Saturn Vue
- POWER TRAIN 108
- STEERING 84
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 81
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 44
- ENGINE 38
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2008 Saturn Vue units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Saturn Vue reliable?
NHTSA has 575 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Saturn Vue. The most-reported problem area is power train (108 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Saturn Vue units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Saturn Vue?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (108), steering (84), electrical system (81), unknown or other (44). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 Saturn Vue?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.