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2008 Saturn Vue Seat belts Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 406 total for the year
Median mileage
53,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 2008 Saturn Vue, 2% of the 406 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“Since we have had this vehicle the transmission keeps messing up. The transmission slips after it is put in gear. Once put in gear and the accelerator pedal is pressed there is lag between the sound of the engine RPM increasing and the gears engaging and the car taking off. The vehicle also rolls backwards a worrying amount when it is placed in park. Also when you go to drive the vehicle doesn't wan to go out of the low gear. This has happened not once or twice this is consistent. We have kept it maintained since we bought it. The most recent was just 2 days ago.”

NHTSA complaint #11180400, filed 2019-02, 123,000 miles

“My Saturn VUE redline was hit by an oncoming vehicle. The seat belt on the rear passenger seat was ripped from the seat, from the interior. The seat belt was found wrapped up in the axel, wheel and tire. The door to the vehicle did not open at any time. I have photos if you would like to see them. No one was injured in the accident, but if someone had been in that seat investigators said that the person would have been ripped in two. I only want someone to see if this is a problem with the Saturn VUE as I own another one and do not want to take the chance of having someone killed or injured. …”

NHTSA complaint #10440605, filed 2011-12, 30,000 miles

“Vehicle seatbelt is fraying on driver side. Tried to cut off the fray, but realized it continues fraying everytime I use the belt. Have called multiple gm dealers as well as the 800 number for GM. From their info and checking websites, the parts for the seatbelts for this model vehicle have been discontinued. this includes the 2008-10 saturn vue and the 2010-2015 chevy captiva (which is the same car). I am shocked that I have to purchase replacement seatbelts from a junkyard or other used method. Seatbelts are something that I should have ability to replace new. …”

NHTSA complaint #11545083, filed 2023-09

“The contact owns a 2008 Saturn VUE. Upon entering the vehicle, the front driver side seat belt seized and fractured before the contact was able to strap on the seat belt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure was 12,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10762880, filed 2015-09, 12,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Saturn VUE. While stopped at a traffic light, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to perform as intended. The contact stated that the impact thrust her face into the steering wheel. The contact sustained lacerations to the left side of the face, whiplash, and a laceration to the left knee, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. A friend was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence. …”

NHTSA complaint #11083303, filed 2018-04, 72,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200911%
200882%
200731%
200672%
200521%
200441%
200330%
200211%

Other parts of the 2008 Saturn Vue

Transmission and drivetrain
120 complaints
Electrical system
88 complaints
Steering
86 complaints
Other or unknown
45 complaints
Engine
38 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints
Brakes
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Electronic stability control
15 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Engine 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.

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