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2008 Saturn Astra recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 3, 201616V063000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V063000
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Owner complaints by component162
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 96 | 59 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 14 |
| Power train | 17 | 10 |
| Engine | 8 | 5 |
| Steering | 6 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 4 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2 |
| Visibility | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Astra. The contact stated that while shifted to park(P), the vehicle occasionally started rolling forward or backwards. The contact engaged the parking brake.”
- Power train
“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.”
- Steering
“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 .”
Other Saturn models
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- 2002 SL0 recalls131 complaints
- 2002 SC0 recalls38 complaints
- 2003 L2004 recalls138 complaints
- 2001 SW2 recalls6 complaints
- 2007 Relay0 recalls12 complaints
- 2005 L3000 recalls25 complaints
2008 Saturn Astra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Saturn Astra have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Saturn Astra. The most recent, 16V063000 (reported February 3, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Saturn Astra?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 96 complaints out of 162 filed with NHTSA (59%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Saturn Astra?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.