Model Year Problem Record

Saturn VUE 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Saturn VUE: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

406Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

44Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train120 complaints

120 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V200000.

Steering88 complaints

88 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V470000.

Electrical System88 complaints

88 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V233000.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V200000Reported May 5, 2008 - 26 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 26 vehicles across all affected models.

08V470000Reported September 17, 2008 - 42,408 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 42,408 vehicles across all affected models.

09V233000Reported June 25, 2009 - 44,451 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on June 25, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 44,451 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE09016Opened March 10, 2009 - Closed July 2, 2009

OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES STICK UNLATCHED. Resulted in recall campaign 09V233000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20071

200825

200914

201023

201124

201212

201326

201477

201535

201636

201737

201829

201923

202015

202112

20224

20235

20245

20252

20261

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.