There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid, but owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 53,099 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 123,400 miles · reported Oct 14, 2014
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. Sometimes it restarts then shuts down again. It did this off and on for about a few weeks. Sometimes vehicle refused to start and when I attempted to turn key it seemed like was stuck inside making it hard to turn or remove it. The mechanic replaced the battery and even hybrid battery and it was fine for…
Power Train · at 53,099 miles · reported Jun 29, 2014
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 mentioned by the dealer when the vehicle was purchased new in 7/2008 and was not subsequently received by the owner. The "my GM" website for GM vehicle owners does not recognize the vehicle VIN when it is entered, and thus provides no information on recalls for the vehicle. However, the VIN is…
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 60,000 miles · reported Jun 22, 2014
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 and it never seems to get fixed. It sounds like the same issue GM is having with their current recall but my car is not on the list. I have only one key on my key chain and that does not seem to make any difference. It is a very uncomfortable feeling not knowing if my car will work tomorrow. Delillo…
Air Bags · reported Jun 12, 2014
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.
Electrical System · at 75,000 miles · reported May 21, 2014
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 allow the key to be removed. The issue occurs regardless of the set of keys used. The only solution is to leave the car in that position and return to it later and it corrects itself and allows the key to be turned to off and then removed. This forces me to leave the car unlocked with the key in it…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (6 reports), followed by power train (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 53,099 miles.
Are Saturn recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Saturn dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.