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2008 Saturn Vue drivetrain & axles problems

108 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2008 Saturn Vue, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
108 19% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
76,000 miles 93 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
3 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When drivetrain & axles problems show up

Drivetrain & axles complaints by mileage, 2008 Saturn Vue Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 76,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 4 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 7 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 19 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 19 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 17 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 11 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 6 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 5 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 3 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 2 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 76,000 miles
Based on 93 complaints that include mileage. 32% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles4
20k to 40k miles7
40k to 60k miles19
60k to 80k miles19
80k to 100k miles17
100k to 120k miles11
120k to 140k miles6
140k to 160k miles5
160k to 180k miles3
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles2

What the data shows

Of the 93 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn vue. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the speed of the vehicle decreased to approximately 10 MPH. The check engine warning light illuminated and the contact noticed a burning odor. The contact maneuvered to the emergency lane and shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed as a transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.

Reported at 73,400 miles, May 2015 Fire

There was a recall bulletin issued for my model year vehicle: [link removed] however, when I contacted my closest GM dealer they said that my VIN was not associated with this recall. This is concerning as the recall is describing the exact problem w/ the car and has been diagnosed by a service professional. One of the connectors on my ECM somehow has become contaminated and is causing the car to unexpectedly die while in use.

Reported at 105,000 miles, January 2017

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