2008 Saturn Vue power train problems
120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Saturn Vue — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Excessive frame rust at 107,000 miles. Major holes and chunks of supporting materials are missing. This is near the rear subframe on both sides of the vahicle. Makes it dangerous to drive and should be recalled by GM”
filed Dec 30, 2024
“2008 Saturn vue AWD. Steering wheel is very difficult to turn while driving. There is a lot of resistance. No leaking fluid visible and no visible loss of fluid levels. Transmission was torn down/repaired in 2017 for metal bits present at 95,000 (approximate) miles. It is currently at 107,600…”
filed Sep 2, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 08V200000 · May 5, 2008
Power Train problems in other Vue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Vue | 14 | 12% |
| 2007 Vue | 26 | 9% |
| 2006 Vue | 26 | 9% |
| 2005 Vue | 30 | 18% |
| 2004 Vue | 93 | 34% |
| 2003 Vue | 314 | 51% |
| 2002 Vue | 24 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Saturn Vue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.