2008 Saturn Astra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Saturn Astra, 4% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.
“Early morning, parked in grocery store parking lot. Finished shopping, loaded groceries in trunk, tried to start car...key did not even turn in lock at first. Then all gear lights came on, but no engine start. Tried several times. Then I called aaa. They said it was not battery, but got it started by turning key to first position, stepped on brake, put gear in neutral, then turned key further to start. I then drove car to garage where they said it was probably a transmission switch problem. I am waiting to hear more specific details on what needs to be repaired and the cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10748853, filed 2015-08, 26,000 miles“Takata recall this car has electronic problems, dashboard lights blinking, gage hand's go up and down. The transmission shift cable broke. I was in a parking lot parked,started car went to put car in gear,gear shift was loose,wouldn't catch,called totruck,to pull car, was told by the driver,that the transmission shift cable was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10817427, filed 2016-01, 100 miles“The vehicle will not register the correct gear on the shifter assembly display, shows park or all lighting indcators illuminate simulteaneously, impossible to determine exactly which gear it is actually in, most times reverse even though the indicator lights are not accurate. Dealer recommends changing both the shifter assembly and cable at a cost of over $1300, car has less than 46000 miles. Problem is intermittent, happens randomly without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10748831, filed 2015-08, 46,000 miles“Takata recall. Although I haven't had any issues (yet), I'm baffled as to why it's been a year and there still is no fix. If I were to be injured in an accident, you better believe there will be a lawsuit following. What is the status of the recall? I have had no follow up. I own a 2008 Saturn Astra 2 door. Thanks.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Saturn Astra
96 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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