2008 Saturn VUE Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2008 Saturn VUE, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 73,233 miles. The words owners use most often: “wave plate” (17% of reports).
- 120power train complaints
- 73,233median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Wave plate: mentioned in 20 of 120 complaints (17%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 10 of 120 complaints (8%)
- First gear: mentioned in 8 of 120 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 103 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 120 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Saturn VUE power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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> .
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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
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…
When you drive the car the transmission fails. less than 48 hours ago I just bought this 2008 Saturn vue certified pre owned and Iâve been reading a lot of reviewâs about the specific model of car and a lot of other people that have had this car has had the same common experience I will attach…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Saturn VUEs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about power train for the 2008 Saturn VUE (30% of the 406 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Saturn VUE power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 73,233 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2008 Saturn VUE?
The most frequent phrase is “wave plate”, in 20 of 120 complaints, followed by “transmission failed” (10).
Other 2008 Saturn VUE problems
See all 2008 Saturn VUE problems or power train problems across all VUE years.