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SuspensionPart report

2008 Saturn Vue Suspension Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
2%of 406 total for the year
Median mileage
102,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Saturn Vue, 2% of the 406 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 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.

“The car shakes/vibrates when hitting 45/50 MPH and gets worse at higher speed. When I accelerate the shake is bad. Find it vibrates on the right side. I purchased new tires, did the balance and wheel alignment. Replaced motor/transmission mounts. Replaced ball joints and tie rods and still this car shakes very badly. 3 auto repair shops have not been able to tell me what is necessary to repair. My family travels in this car and I need answers. Please advise”

NHTSA complaint #11321339, filed 2020-04, 156,000 miles

“Now this is like the 5th time I think I have wrote a letter to this company and no one has answered me I've had problems with my car being parked on a hill and it rolls backwards when no one's inside of it and other little things thats on the Saturn recall but my car is not on the list. But now I'm having a problem with my back door not shutting when I shut it it opens unexpectently. In the words of car talk it's called 1. Transmission case porosity at park pawl 2. Outside door handle sticks/bind. …”

NHTSA complaint #11085014, filed 2018-04, 115,000 miles

“2008 Saturn VUE this is the 3rd time im writing a complaint I havent heard anything back no call no letter from anyone at the recall. But my truck in the winter it has trouble going up a low hill while driving it and when its sitting on a hill parked ill look outside and find it sitting at the bottom of the hill. When its parked and I try to shift the gear to drive to go the stick locks up and it wouldnt move. And when driving on a street with not much snow I can feel the back of the car slide. If I dont hear anything back I will be going to the news for help.”

NHTSA complaint #11063187, filed 2018-01, 155,000 miles

“Traveling at 80 MPH on interstate, stepped on gas to change lanes, and engine revved, but no power to move. Had to run off of the highway onto the grass berm. Before that happened, the steering wheel had been acting strangely - much vibration and play. My sister and I could have been killed had the car overturned or something at that speed. Now I am told the car needs new transmission, struts, and power steering issue still being looked at. Can I get any help from GM dealer with this dangerous issue. I read that these exact issues affected my model and year, with recalls. …”

NHTSA complaint #10955607, filed 2017-02, 89,000 miles

“Purchased in 2011 from toyota dealership in louisville. It had the tire sensor light on. They sent it to the shop and we were told it was a sensor malfunction over and over. Then other lights started coming on along with the sluggish feeling and an annoying rattling, rolling sound. Dealer said that this was from spark plugs???? I had an extended warranty. They wanted 100.00 for diagnostic 500 for spark plugs. I declined. The rotor and struts have been replaced twice. The car would often times be running with the key out of the ignition, gas gone, not to mention dangerous and bad for the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10641484, filed 2014-10, 80,000 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200922%
200892%
2007104%
2006134%
200542%
20043312%
2003488%
2002106%

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology