2008 Saturn Vue Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 406 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Saturn Vue, 2% of the 406 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On 2/23/09- my husband opened the hatchback of my 2008 Saturn VUE. He noticed the hatchback a bit heavy and after lifting it, he naturally let it go. I was already starting to put groceries when the door fell down. Luckily, my husband was quick and caught the door before it crushed my arm. He opened it again and then realized the pneumatic lifts were not working.”
NHTSA complaint #10314206, filed 2010-02, 19,900 miles“This is a potential life safety issue on the vehicle. This is a new 2008 Saturn VUE rl (red line). After purchase I was reviewing manual on the autolocking door systems. It stated that system could be reprogrammed. The issue is that when vehicle is stopped and placed in park - all 4 doors are automatically unlocked. I wanted to changed this for safety results. First if you either drive up to an atm late at night or park your vehicle in a dark area - once you put vehicle into park - all door are unlocked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10254718, filed 2009-01, 465 miles“Safety recall for 2008 Saturn VUE with same color door handles would be replaced with chrome handles. My 2008 Saturn VUE has the same color door handles and when I took it into the dealership, they stated that they would not replace the handles because the VIN wasn't part of the recall. However, my door handles have stuck in the open position several times. Knowing of the recall, I'm very careful to make sure that the door handle latches and the door closes. Although I'm careful, my passengers may not notice it and could possibly have the door open on them.”
NHTSA complaint #10370276, filed 2010-12, 60,000 miles“I own a 2008 Saturn VUE and my door latches and handles have failed on numerous occasions. Passenger side handle sticks and can not be opened from either inside or outside. Passengers have had to crawl over the seats to exit. The driver side door latch and handle doesn't fully catch even though it appears to be in a locked position. This door has opened while I was driving. This car has been returned to the dealer service department on several occasions and they have failed to find out the cause. I was told to bring the car in as soon as the problem occurs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262971, filed 2009-03, 7,500 miles“The front passenger door on the vehicle does not latch and flew open while driving with my daughter in the passenger seat. This has occurred twice as of this date.”
NHTSA complaint #10257282, filed 2009-02, 7,500 milesRelated recalls
- 09V233000Jun 25, 2009Gm is recalling 44,451 my 2008 saturn vue vehicles with body color outside door handles. The outside door handles may stick or bind. If this were to occur…Covers: Saturn Vue 2008
Latches, locks and linkages: 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 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Saturn Vue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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