2008 Saturn Vue Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 406 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Saturn Vue, 3% of the 406 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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 a 2008 Saturn view and had it 3 months 2,000 miles. August 1,2008. I was driving it down brandt pike and all a sudden smoked started pouring out around the hood and into the car. It had a terrible smell to it, like burning plastic and chemicals. I got out of the car as fast as I could. A guy popped the hood and it was a blazing. Fire dept was there.”
NHTSA complaint #10243119, filed 2008-09, 2,100 miles“I have reported this to the dealership with my warranty an know it has expired an my car is getting worse it is completely pulling back while driving I feel like my life is in danger I need some help..”
NHTSA complaint #10596088, filed 2014-06, 39,000 miles“I have a 2008 Saturn VUE. At 52000 miles my warning light for my temperature overheating came on. My coolant tank was empty. My coolant level sensor did not come on. My temperature light came on only when my tank was empty. I was told by the dealership that my heater core had went out. Because of this coolant leaked under my dash into my car. I was told it had nothing to do with anything I had not done. It just happens. When I was at the dealership a 2007 outlook came in with the same problem. Saturn replaced the heater core at a discount cost to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10275313, filed 2009-06, 52,000 miles“I have a Saturn VUE and am going to be having another baby, I have been told by my car seat inspector that the only safe and correct place to install a forward facing car seat is in the center seat, however the vehicle is not wide enough to then fit an infant car seat next to it. I am not willing to compromise the safety of my children because Saturn cannot design a back seat to accommodate child car seats. I have had little help or suggestions about what can be done to remedy the situation and do not want to be stuck with a vehicle that is not safe for my family to be in.”
NHTSA complaint #10267323, filed 2009-04, 14,000 miles“I own a 08 Saturn VUE. The car was a year old before the problem started. My car started having a very caustic odor that made your eyes burn as well as your throat. I took it to the dealer several times & they said there was nothing wrong & put air freshener in the vents. Needless to say, 4 months later I am still battling with them about this issue & we have filed a formal complaint with GM. The odor is also corroding the inside of my car. It is not only corroding metal tie downs in the back of the car, creating an oily film on the windows, but eating the laminate off parts inside the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10258286, filed 2009-02, 11,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Saturn Vue
120 complaintsElectrical system
88 complaintsSteering
86 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Saturn Vue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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