44 problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2008 Saturn VUE. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the 2008 VUE.
I went to open the driver side front door and the exterior handle just broke. The breakage point occurred "inside" the door, at the rear portion of the handle. From the outside the driver is unable to open the door. I must enter the vehicle from the passenger side to use the interior door handle, to open the driver's door. The exterior door handle is still attached on the front end but is completely unusable.
Every time a I take a left hand turn with this car, the traction control, break light, and another light symbol come on and the car starts dinging. Because this is a breaking issue and isolated to certain turns, this appears to be an unsafe situation.
Last summer the air worked on and off. Problems were when you first started driving and in traffic but otherwise worked well. This year it has not worked at all. It blows fine but it's only hot air. Mechanic said freon was fine and could not correct the problem after trying everything he could. He replaced a switch or something which I can't recall right now but it didn't help. He is a well respected mechanic in the same place for over 20 years. I live in a very hot and humid area of the country and have medical issues which make driving the car a concern for me. I have read this is a common complaint with this car.
Driving at speed and the transmission jerks causing the vehicle to slow down in traffic. Very scary feeling to not know what is causing your vehicle to suddenly fail and loosing control of your speed during travel. To have such a vital part able to fail in such a critical functioning of the vehicle is dangerous and potentially dangerous to drivers on the roads as well as the occupants of the vehicle. Please don't allow this to become a fatality before action is taken. The wave plate on these gm vehicles is breaking inside the transmission. Causing complete in motion failure of vehicle at speed. Thank you for what you do.
Key wouldn't engage in ignition and steering wheel locked up while parked.
Extensive rust on frame in two areas.
I have reported this to the dealership with my warranty an know it has expired an my car is getting worse itis completely pulling back while driving I feel like my life is in danger I need some help. .
On 9/24/08 I purchased a 2008 Saturn Vue xr awd with 5945 miles on it at the time of purchase. It was a corporate fleet vehicle prior to my purchase. It has a "preferred package" including a factory-installed remote start. In the short 4 months I own it I have experienced a problem with the instrument cluster panel at least 10 times or more. Specifically, the instrument cluster display does not illuminate at all. No speedometer, no fuel gage, rpm's or turn signals yet the vehicle is in drive and running. What I've been experiencing typically happens when I use the remote keyless entry (rke) to remote start the vehicle & particularly when it's extremely cold or the vehicle has been sitting overnight for several hours. I remote start the vehicle then within 6-8 minutes I enter the vehicle using the unlock key on the remote. I put the key in the ignition and turn it to the "on" position which should then allow the vehicle to operate normally once it is put in gear. My vehicle's instrument cluster panel is completely dark with no display whatsoever yet the vehicle is running and in motion. One day I tried to remote start it as I usually do but it would not work even though I was in range and then when I put the key in the ignition it still would not start. On another day I was driving when suddenly the dashboard just went completely black for about 5 seconds and then came back on again. I have brought my Vue back to the dealership 3 times already and they say they cannot duplicate the problem and there is nothing that they can do. I just have to wait until it happens again. Unacceptable response on Saturn/gms behalf. I know there is an electrical problem but they wont listen to me. I have also had a control arm bushing replaced already. The rear windshield washer fluid does not come out which they say was clogged & fixed. Thanks to NHTSA's website I was able to find a power steering recall that the dealer didn't address - my entire reservoir needed replacement.
Once I start driving my automatic 2008 Saturn Vue after a couple of minutes it will not accelerate much. Its like the shifts get stuck around 3rd or so and it smells like burn.