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2008 Saturn VUE HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints112 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage55kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system60
Power train30
Electronic stability control (ESC)20
Air bags20
Engine and engine cooling10
Seat belts11
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other VUE Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VUE Hybrid median. How we score

'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid safety ratings

2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid 4-DR. w/SAB (Later Release) in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Saturn VUE Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES STICK UNLATCHEDPE09016 · closed Jul 2, 2009
    Led to recall 09V-233
In owners' words

What VUE Hybrid owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.…
Complaint 10644697 · Oct 14, 2014 · 123,400 miles
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…
Complaint 10592962 · May 21, 2014 · 75,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN VUE HYBRID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE STABILITY TRACK WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATE THAT THE HYBRID BATTERY WAS LEAKING FLUIDS. THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 10419246 · Aug 12, 2011 · 55,000 miles

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