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Fuel systemPart report

2008 Saturn Astra Fuel system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 162 total for the year
Median mileage
35,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Saturn Astra, 2% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I bought this 2008 Saturn Astra xr used in 2014 from a car dealership. Within a few weeks I began having problems starting the car. And it stalled while driving. I took it to many repair shops for diagnostics and repairs but after spending hundreds and then thousands of dollars replacing various parts and components it still continued having the same exact problems that all the genius mechanics couldn't figure out the cause. …”

NHTSA complaint #11403807, filed 2021-03, 75,000 miles

“I'm writing to inquire about recalls on the 2008 Saturn Astra.from day one, the Saturn Astra I owned had problems due to an engine light frequently coming on and issues with the sensors. At one point, one of the cv boots went bad.the replacement required a new driveaxle, due to the problematic design of the car. That issue cost almost $500, even with the mechanic installing used parts. Then just a month later, the ABS light started coming on as the right wheel sensor was bad. Again, due to the cars design, this meant not only a new sensor but a whole new wheel bearing at another $800. …”

NHTSA complaint #10759430, filed 2015-08, 20 miles

“Fuel door would not open(locks and unlocks with the regular doors). Researched the problem,and got the solution; in the trunk there is a small covered opening,on your right,turn the screw and it will open.there is a black wire, pull it and this will unlock the fuel door.”

NHTSA complaint #10413210, filed 2011-07, 35,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200842%

Other parts of the 2008 Saturn Astra

Air bags
96 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Saturn Astra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology