Component Record

Saturn VUE 2008 Steering Problems

88 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2008 Saturn VUE - 22% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage88 complaints

88 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

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

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train120 Electrical System88 Engine51 Unknown Or Other44 Air Bags25 Brakes23

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.