2008 Saturn Vue Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 86about this part
- Share
- 21%of 406 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 86 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Saturn Vue, 21% of the 406 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the freeway the car would beep 3 time while lights flash on the dash. I would lose power steering and the engine would shut off. ... Usually would start back up if I waited long enough. This has happened to me quite a few times. I have been also on a street going 35 miles an hour and same thing would happen. The last time I tried to drive it I put my keys in and cant get them out. .”
NHTSA complaint #11361453, filed 2020-09, 134,000 miles“Takata recall while driving I hear some knock noise and when making a left curve turn my steering wheel will lock before I can complete the left curve turn forcing me to steer right then left to brake hold while making a left curve turn. The Saturn VUE I got it (10-11-2017) with 66450 miles on it now it has 68845 miles (11-28-2017) now I can trust this car and I see other have steering issue”
NHTSA complaint #11051366, filed 2017-11, 5 miles“The steering wheel locks up and is hard to turn! This is unacceptable I looked it up and it was a recall!! I need to know the steps to access how to get it fixed!! The vehicle was drip at the time and the information center has a light that came on.”
NHTSA complaint #11280710, filed 2019-11, 10 miles“Takata recall. While I was making a turn on my 2008 Saturn VUE the steering wheel got stiff and I couldnt turn it no more... I stepped on the brakes and it started working again but now the steering wheel feels more stiff and sometimes shakes as I make turns.”
NHTSA complaint #11056000, filed 2017-12, 164,000 miles“While driving to school my 2008 Saturn VUE the power steering suddenly went out. I parked and turned off the car. After 15minutes I restarted it and started driving everything was fine. This is the 3th time that it happens. I spend some money fixing it and it happens again. I would like to know what is the problem or what part I need to replace. I know that this is a common problem and the GM is doing nothing to fix the problem”
NHTSA complaint #10926088, filed 2016-11, 71,300 milesRelated recalls
- 08V470000Sep 17, 2008Gm is recalling 42,408 my 2008-2009 saturn vue vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the…Covers: Saturn Vue 2008–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 17% |
| 2009 | 38 | 32% |
| 2008 | 86 | 21% |
| 2007 | 33 | 12% |
| 2006 | 29 | 10% |
| 2005 | 20 | 12% |
| 2004 | 16 | 6% |
| 2003 | 45 | 7% |
| 2002 | 18 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Saturn Vue
120 complaintsElectrical system
88 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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