Illustration2008 SATURN VUE. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE NEEDS TO HAVE HER HEATER CORE REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND GM HAS REFUSED TO PAY THE INITIAL COST OF THE REPAIR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED BECAUSE THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE HEATER HOSE, GM SHOULD PAY THE ENTIRE BILL, NOT JUST HALF. *JB
2008 Saturn Vue
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2008 Saturn Vue do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 276.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
480–25K
4325–50K
7150–75K
6575–100K
68100–150K
34150K+
329 reports with mileage · 77 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 120 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 88 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 86 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
16 crash reports11 fire reports10 injury reports
Visibility complaints
15 reportsTHE DRIVER SIDE VANITY LIGHT/VISOR BECAME DAMAGED WHEN THE INTERNAL PINS THAT STOP THE VISOR WHEN SLIDING OUT TO ADJUST BROKE AND SHORTED OUT THE WIRING. THE WIRES, WHICH RUN THROUGH THE METAL VISOR POLE WOULD SHORT OUT AND HEAT THE METAL TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES, CAUSING BURNS TO THE HAND AND POSSIBLY BE ABLE TO START A FIRE. …
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THE DRIVER SIDE VANITY LIGHT/VISOR BECAME DAMAGED WHEN THE INTERNAL PINS THAT STOP THE VISOR WHEN SLIDING OUT TO ADJUST BROKE AND SHORTED OUT THE WIRING. THE WIRES, WHICH RUN THROUGH THE METAL VISOR POLE WOULD SHORT OUT AND HEAT THE METAL TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES, CAUSING BURNS TO THE HAND AND POSSIBLY BE ABLE TO START A FIRE. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND REFUSED TO FIX IT. I DISCONNECTED THE VISOR FOR TIME BEING UNTIL PROPER REPAIRS COULD BE MADE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TEMPERATURE AND ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE OWNER PUT WATER IN THE VEHICLE AND TOOK IT TO A GOODYEAR REPAIR SHOP AND DROPPED IT OFF. THEY ADVISED THAT THE HEATER…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN VUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TEMPERATURE AND ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE OWNER PUT WATER IN THE VEHICLE AND TOOK IT TO A GOODYEAR REPAIR SHOP AND DROPPED IT OFF. THEY ADVISED THAT THE HEATER CORE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. SATURN STATED THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSEMENT THE OWNER FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 47,770. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN VUE. THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. AS A CONSEQUENCE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 01/26/10 *BF UPDATED 01/26/10.*JB
I CAN NOT UTILIZE THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TOTALLY, BECAUSE THE TOP HALF OF THE INSIDE MIRROR IS TAKEN UP BY THE BACKSIDE OF THE ONSTAR PANEL, IT IS WHAT YOU SEE IN THE MIRROR. ALSO, THE REAR SEAT HEAD REST TAKE UP THE LOWER HALF OF PORTIONS OF IT, SO I HAVE TO KEEP THE REAR SEATS LOWERED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO UTILIZE THE LO…
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I CAN NOT UTILIZE THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TOTALLY, BECAUSE THE TOP HALF OF THE INSIDE MIRROR IS TAKEN UP BY THE BACKSIDE OF THE ONSTAR PANEL, IT IS WHAT YOU SEE IN THE MIRROR. ALSO, THE REAR SEAT HEAD REST TAKE UP THE LOWER HALF OF PORTIONS OF IT, SO I HAVE TO KEEP THE REAR SEATS LOWERED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO UTILIZE THE LOWER PORTION OF THE MIRROR. SO NOW I HAVE A 2 SEAT SUV. WHEN PEOPLE ARE SITTING IN THE REAR SEAT, ESPECIALLY WITH 3 PEOPLE, YOU HAVE NO MIRROR VIEW AT ALL. DEALER SAID FRONT MIRROR CANNOT BE RELOCATED AND GLUED BECAUSE OF THE WIRE GOING TO IT AND THE RAIN SENSING WINDSHIELD. THERE ARE A LOT OF DEAD SPOTS IN THIS VEHICLE, AS TO SEEING YOUR WAY CLEAR! TRIED TO REMOVE REAR HEADREST BUT WAS UNABLE TO. *TR
Official recalls
309V233000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Jun 25, 2009
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVING WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR COULD RESULT IN AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
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 AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
08V470000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Sep 17, 2008
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 WERE TO OCCUR, THERE MAY BE A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE FLUID COULD CONTACT HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
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 WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT AND CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
08V200000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission
May 5, 2008
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 PARK PAWL PIVOT PIN MAY HAVE A CASTING POROSITY. THIS CONDITION, COUPLED WITH NORMAL OPERATING STRESSES, COULD LEAD TO FAILURE, ELIMINATING THE ABILITY TO SECURE THE TRANSMISSION IN 'PARK' POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A NON-LEVEL SURFACE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN ITS PATH.
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 HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE09016 · Outside Door Handles Stick Unlatched
Opened Mar 10, 2009 · Closed Jul 2, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
BY LETTER DATED JUNE 23, 2009, GENERAL MOTORS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 09V233) TO REPLACE THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES CAN STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION.THE DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE AGENCY OPENED ITS INVESTIGATION BASED ON TWO COMPLAINTS OF DOOR LATCH FAILURE THAT CAUSED THE DOOR TO OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.THE AGENCY ALSO RECEIVED EARLY WARNING (EWR) REPORTS ON THIS ISSUE.CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES HAVE PAINTED BODY-COLOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES THAT MAY STICK OR BIND.IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE DOOR MAY NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED.DRIVING WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING PARTLY OR FULLY OUT OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.BASED ON THE ABOVE SAFETY RECALL, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.