2008 Saturn Vue Steering Problems
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Saturn Vue, 21% of all 406 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 6 Vue model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 96,319 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 86
- 21% of 406 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 406
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 96,319 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Saturn Vue steering complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 11, 2010, latest Apr 24, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2008 Saturn Vue
- NHTSA 08V470000Sep 17, 2008Steering42,408 vehicles
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: 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> .
Steering complaints by Vue model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Saturn Vue have steering problems?
- NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Saturn Vue, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 96,319 miles.
- Which Saturn Vue year has the most steering complaints?
- The 2008 Saturn Vue has the most steering complaints (86), compared with 86 for the 2008.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Saturn Vue?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Saturn Vue concerns the steering: 08V470000.