2008 Saturn VUE Steering Problems
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2008 Saturn VUE, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 96,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering pump” (10% of reports).
- 86steering complaints
- 96,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 39%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.
- Steering pump: mentioned in 9 of 86 complaints (10%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 5 of 86 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 86 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Saturn VUE steering complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: 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.
Risk: The fluid could contact hot exhaust components resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.
Fix: 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> .
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I noticed a few days ago that the wheel was getting harder to turn so I made a maintenance appointment for Saturday I was driving to work in Texas in Fort Worth coming from Arlington today and smoke started coming from under the hood I pulled over and it was smoking I was on the highway so to get…
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from under the dashboard on the passengerâs side. The contact stated that the abnormal grinding sound was also…
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V470000…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Saturn VUEs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about steering for the 2008 Saturn VUE (21% 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 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 96,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2008 Saturn VUE?
The most frequent phrase is “steering pump”, in 9 of 86 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (5).
Other 2008 Saturn VUE problems
See all 2008 Saturn VUE problems or steering problems across all VUE years.