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2008 Saturn Vue Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2008 Saturn Vue, 6% of all 406 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest body and structure complaint count among 6 Vue model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 54,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
25
6% of 406 complaints
All complaints this year
406
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
54,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Saturn Vue body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2008, latest Dec 30, 2024.

2008 Saturn Vue structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2008Jan 2009Jun 2009Jul 2010Mar 2015May 2016Jan 2018Apr 2020
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2008 to Dec 2024; peak Jan 2009 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2008 Saturn Vue

  1. NHTSA 09V233000Jun 25, 2009Structure & Body44,451 vehicles

    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: 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.

Structure & Body complaints by Vue model year

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

  1. 200510 (6%)
  2. 200649 (16%)
  3. 200715 (5%)
  4. 200825 (6%)
  5. 20098 (7%)
  6. 20100 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Saturn Vue have body and structure problems?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2008 Saturn Vue, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 54,000 miles.
Which Saturn Vue year has the most body and structure complaints?
The 2006 Saturn Vue has the most body and structure complaints (49), compared with 25 for the 2008.
Is there a body and structure recall for the 2008 Saturn Vue?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Saturn Vue concerns the body and structure: 09V233000.

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.