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US recalls (3)
Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
GM IS RECALLING 44,451 MY 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES WITH BODY COLOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES. THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES MAY STICK OR BIND. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE DOOR MAY NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED.
Risk and remedy
Risk: DRIVING WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR COULD RESULT IN AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES WITH CHROME DOOR HANDLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections
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 and remedy
Risk: THE FLUID COULD CONTACT HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: 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> .
Power train: automatic transmission
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy: 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> .
Canadian recalls (2)
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Other
2009-06-24 · campaign 2009-193
On certain vehicles, the outside door handles may stick or bind. If this were to occur, the door may not latch when closed. Driving with an unlatched door could result in an unbelted occupant falling out of the vehicle. Correction: Dealers will replace the outside door handles.
Steering
2008-09-16 · campaign 2008-339
On certain vehicles, the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen which could create a power steering fluid leak. If fluid leaks onto hot exhaust components, it could result in an engine compartment fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect and tighten the nut securing the power steering line, and check the fluid level.
Owner complaints (406)
Owners filed 406 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Saturn Vue (16 crashes, 11 fires, 14 injuries reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 276).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 120 | |
| Electrical system | 88 | |
| Steering | 86 | |
| Unknown or other | 44 | |
| Engine | 38 | |
| Air bags | 25 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | |
| Service brakes | 18 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Saturn Vue.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Saturn VUE 4-DR w/SAB (Early Release) | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2008 Saturn VUE 4-DR w/SAB (Later Release) | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Saturn Vue version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Vue AWD 3.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Vue AWD 3.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Vue AWD 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Vue FWD 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Vue FWD 3.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Vue FWD 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Vue Hybrid 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
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