Does the 2008 Saturn Astra have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Saturn Astra, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 49,569 miles.

Which Saturn Astra year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2008 Saturn Astra has the most transmission complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2008.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Saturn Astra?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Saturn Astra is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Saturn Astra Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Saturn Astra, 10% of all 162 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 2 Astra model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 49,569 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 17; 10% of 162 complaints
All complaints this year: 162
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 49,569 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Saturn Astra transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 29, 2013, latest Apr 16, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Apr 2026; peak Apr 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Saturn Astra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Astra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200817 (10%)
20091 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Saturn Astra have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Saturn Astra, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 49,569 miles.
Which Saturn Astra year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2008 Saturn Astra has the most transmission complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Saturn Astra?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Saturn Astra is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.