2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VUE Hybrid years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 3 VUE Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 55%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 55% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 27% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 18% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 18% | 91,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Outside door handles stick unlatched (PE09016) — opened Mar 10, 2009, closed Jul 2, 2009, led to recall 09V233000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2008 saturn vue hybrid started having huge problems. First the air conditioner started blowing hot air then the stabilititrak and service hybrid system; loss power warning came on along with the check engine light. My 2008 saturn vue hybrid would power down to 50% before engine shuts down…
When attempting to drive the car it would only move in reverse. It was pushed to a local gm dealer and the service center concluded that the transmission needed replacement. The announcement about the recall of 2008 saturn vues for the power train:automatic transmission issued on 5/6/2008 was not…
First off i have had this issue from the beginning. Basically my car's electrical system pulls back and then all the lights start to go off. Elec stability control, air bags, the steering sort of locks up and i have stalled on occasion. I have had my car in the shop numerous times re: this issue…
Air bag and indicator lights turn on and off sporadically. Dealership was finally able to identify the issue to the passenger side airbag, which they stated would not deploy in an accident. Stated this was a safety issue but they would not make the repair under a warranty or recall. *tr
After stopping to park the ignition switch cannot be turned to the off position nor can the key be removed. The car cannot be turned off as the key is stuck in the "on" position. Various methods such as moving the transmission selector from d to p, with or without the brake pedal depressed fail to…
Other Saturn VUE Hybrid years
← 2007 VUE Hybrid · 2009 VUE Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 VUE Hybrid | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 VUE Hybrid | 26 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VUE Hybrid model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.