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2008 Saturn Vue Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Saturn Vue, 30% of all 406 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 6 Vue model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 73,233 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
120
30% of 406 complaints
All complaints this year
406
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
73,233 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Saturn Vue transmission complaints were filed

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

2008 Saturn Vue transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter152008 Q12010 Q12013 Q12014 Q32016 Q12017 Q42020 Q12021 Q4
120 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q1 to 2024 Q4; peak 2014 Q2 (15).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Saturn Vue

  1. NHTSA 08V200000May 5, 2008Transmission & Powertrain26 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    Gm is recalling 26 my 2008 saturn vue vehicles equipped with a 6t70 6-speed automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission case side bore that holds the park pawl pivot pin may have a casting porosity. This condition, coupled with normal operating stresses, could lead to failure, eliminating the ability to secure the transmission in 'park' position.

    Risk: If this happens while the vehicle is parked on a non-level surface, the vehicle could roll without warning and cause injury to people in its path.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 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> .

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Vue model year

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

  1. 200530 (18%)
  2. 200626 (9%)
  3. 200726 (9%)
  4. 2008120 (30%)
  5. 200914 (12%)
  6. 20100 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Saturn Vue have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 120 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Saturn Vue, 30% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 73,233 miles.
Which Saturn Vue year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2008 Saturn Vue has the most transmission complaints (120), compared with 120 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Saturn Vue?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Saturn Vue concerns the transmission: 08V200000.

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.