2008 SATURN ASTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
190
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 SATURN ASTRA
The 2008 SATURN ASTRA has received a total of 190 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (95 complaints), Electrical System (20 complaints), and Power Train (15 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 SATURN ASTRA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 SATURN ASTRA, potentially affecting up to 113,716 vehicles.
Recall 16V063000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 113,716 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 SATURN ASTRA
190 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 SATURN ASTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 95 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT BUSHING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE
Lost power steering without any warning it got very stiff i could not steer the car it got electric power steering pump not mechanical. i want online and this vehicle is made by GM / Opel . many people having the same issue .and parts are discontinuned and only available as used or you can get it shipped from Europe.
My right headlight, kept going out. I couldnt get a sticker because the mechanic stated the headlight kept burning. He reground the right headlight so it could get energy from the battery. Currently, everything in the diagnostic of the car says low beam.
My right headlight, kept going out. I couldnt get a sticker because the mechanic stated the headlight kept burning. He reground the right headlight so it could get energy from the battery. Currently, everything in the diagnostic of the car says low beam.
I can't get in gear. Sometimes I can put it gear but after I have stopped and put it in park, it will not go into any gear so I get stuck. I am a senior and bought this second hand. It only has 47,000 miles on it. It appears it doesn't always go into park properly. This shift problem has been recalled on other cars of this make and model and I need it repaired as soon as possible. It happens all the time and I am afraid to drive it anywhere.
Safety Rating for the 2008 SATURN ASTRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 SATURN ASTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 SATURN ASTRA
General Motors, LLC has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 SATURN ASTRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC5932A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
PIC5453A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole authorized provider of a certification confirmation letter which helps our customers identify if their vehicles...
PI0909B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
This preliminary information bulletin provides information for the low oil pressure light on at a idle in which may be caused by oil pressure being bled off due to debris in the oil drain check valve and/or a smashed oil filter.
PIP4543B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIP4543B — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIC4748C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Saturn Astra unable to communicate with the scan tool. Technician will need to use a blue card for the Tech 2 and use Tis-2-Web to download the latest version ASTRA software.
PIC4748C — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-10335 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
GM: CORROSION OF A WIRE HARNESS IS CAUSING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM UPDATED 6/24/11. *PE
PIP-4476A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GM: THERE IS A TROUBLE CODE STORED. 2008-2009 SATURN ASTRA. *RM
SB-10276 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
GM: THE HORN COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE BECAUSE OF LOOSE ELCTRICAL CONNECTIONS FROM VIBRATIONS. *RM
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 SATURN ASTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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