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2008 Saturn Vue Engine Problems

NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Saturn Vue, 16% of all 406 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 6 Vue model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 8 fires, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 71,454 miles.

Engine complaints
65
16% of 406 complaints
All complaints this year
406
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
8
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
71,454 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Saturn Vue engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 11, 2008, latest Apr 24, 2026.

2008 Saturn Vue engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Feb 2008Jun 2009Sep 2012May 2014Jun 2016Aug 2017Dec 2019Aug 2021
65 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2008 to Apr 2026; peak May 2014 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Saturn Vue

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Vue model year

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

  1. 200519 (11%)
  2. 200622 (7%)
  3. 200743 (15%)
  4. 200865 (16%)
  5. 200913 (11%)
  6. 20102 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Saturn Vue have engine problems?
NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Saturn Vue, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,454 miles.
Which Saturn Vue year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 Saturn Vue has the most engine complaints (65), compared with 65 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Saturn Vue?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Saturn Vue is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.