2008 Saturn VUE Review

2008 Saturn VUE is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 180.10 in length and 67.00 in height. Made in Mexico, 2008 Saturn VUE has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 26,800 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2008 Saturn VUE. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 17.00 gallon. The engine is 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 16 of gasoline in the city and 16 on highways.

Make: Saturn
Model: VUE
Trims Available: 6
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $26,800 USD
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY
Tires: 235/60R17
Tank Size: 17 gallon

Saturn VUE 2008 Trims

2008 Saturn VUE FWD V6 XR

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

2008 Saturn VUE FWD V6 Red Line

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 19 HWY

2008 Saturn VUE FWD 4-Cylinder XE

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 26 HWY

2008 Saturn VUE AWD V6 XE

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 22 HWY

2008 Saturn VUE AWD V6 XR

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

2008 Saturn VUE AWD V6 Red Line

Engine: 3.5L V6 SOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 08V200000 started on /Date(1209960000000-0400)/.

Summary: GM IS RECALLING 26 MY 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6T70 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION CASE SIDE BORE THAT HOLDS THE PARK PAWL PIVOT PIN MAY HAVE A CASTING POROSITY. THIS CONDITION, COUPLED WITH NORMAL OPERATING STRESSES, COULD LEAD TO FAILURE, ELIMINATING THE ABILITY TO SECURE THE TRANSMISSION IN 'PARK' POSITION.

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A NON-LEVEL SURFACE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN ITS PATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

Recall 08V470000 started on /Date(1221624000000-0400)/.

Summary: GM 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 POWER STEERING PUMP MAY LOOSEN. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THERE MAY BE A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.

Consequence: THE FLUID COULD CONTACT HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. IF THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF A FLUID LEAK, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT. IF A FLUID LEAK IS PRESENT, DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE NUT AND CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

Recall 09V233000 started on /Date(1245902400000-0400)/.

Summary: GM 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, THE DOOR MAY NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED.

Consequence: DRIVING WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR COULD RESULT IN AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES WITH CHROME DOOR HANDLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2008 Saturn VUE look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2008 Saturn VUE’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 16 miles, which is lower then 2007 Saturn VUE.

The 2008 Saturn VUE is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2008 Saturn VUE so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2008 Saturn VUE is lower than $12,400.

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16 City / 22 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Saturn Aura

$21,250 - $29,300
16 City / 22 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid

$21,250 - $29,300
16 City / 22 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Saturn Outlook

$21,250 - $29,300
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6 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Saturn Sky

$21,250 - $29,300
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6 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Saturn VUE

$21,250 - $29,300
16 City / 22 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid

$21,250 - $29,300
16 City / 22 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
3.6L V6 DOHC 24V

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