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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 15-19/19-26 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 164HP
3.5L V6 222HP
3.6L V6 245HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.9
Exterior: 4.7
Interior: 4.0
Overall: 3.7
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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By Beth
Submitted Jun 15, 2010, 07:32pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn VUE?
I like the way the exterior looks and my satellite radio.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn VUE?
I can't even list all the times we've been in for repair work on this car. DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We've had the entire electrical system (ECM) replaced twice! Here are a list of our problems with the car (with only 32,000 miles):
-defrost wouldn't work about 5 months after we bought the car (this prompted them to replace the ECM the first time)
-windshield wiper motors replaced (after SEVERAL visits to determine problem)
-air conditioning and heating not working
-car would intermittently not start. Sometimes would take 10 clicks of the key before starting. The first time we took it in, the mechanics could not find any problem with the car.
-Problem continued and got worse so I made another service appt.
-On the way to service appointment, all electronic equipment died while I was driving. Was not applying brakes or doing anything that could have caused it. Power steering went out and almost could not turn car off the street. I pushed the gas and the car had no power. Very scary. I was lucky not to be rear ended.
-Replaced the ECM again and replaced the Relay.
2008 Saturn VUE Review:
I wish that we had bought a more reliable car. I am scared to drive it and don't completely trust that they've fixed the problem...
By GUEST
Submitted Feb 3, 2010, 03:36pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn VUE?
Nice exterior, quiet, runs well....when it runs.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn VUE?
Piece of friggin crap. Engine light comes off and on all the time, been to different shops, plus Saturn, and nothing, no one knows, stalls, wont start, ugh.
Too many electrical issues, blinkers quit for a day or two then magically begin working again.
I have 20,000 miles, bought in summer of 08, really regret it. Too many more things to list.
2008 Saturn VUE Review:
Just don't buy it. Luckily I wrote a check, so it's paid for, my only motivation for making it work.
By Mario
Submitted Oct 28, 2009, 07:19am
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn VUE?
Exterior and interior design, interior quality finishings.
Interiors much nicer than many other more expensive cars.
Firm ride.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn VUE?
Front seats too hard. Should be softer.
Higher arm-elbow rest, especially between front seats.
Gas mileage (oh my, this one really sucks fuel like desperate!), a bigger gas tank, more rear cargo space.
2008 Saturn VUE Review:
Nice car with very poor mileage. If you want to look like an old lady, drive a Honda or Toyota. This one is way nicer looking. Well, now that GM killed Saturn, I guess we will never get to see an improved version.
By Elaine
Submitted Sep 11, 2009, 04:21pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn VUE?
OnStar, nice size for a family of 4.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn VUE?
Too many to count.
2008 Saturn VUE Review:
Where to begin... We have 33000 miles and have had it for almost 2 years and we've had to take in a few times for various problems. The first problem, OnStar was not working correctly, so we took it in, the back up battery was faulty, so that was replaced. The second time, the CD player just stopped working after a 2 hour long car trip, took it in and they have to replace the whole stereo. The 3rd time was the check engine light came on, OnStar said it was a transmission issue, took it in to GM dealer, the reset the engine light, tested it and said nothing was wrong. Took it in today, because the air conditioning makes a click sound then sometimes a loud humming sound, and of course they said nothing was wrong. I'm tired of hearing from GM dealers that a clicking and humming sound are normal in a car. Oh and we need 4 brand new tires, we've driven it 33000 miles and we need new tires. We also have the same problem everyone else does, the shifting is weird and cruise control over does it on inclines. It's my 2nd Saturn, wasn't impressed with the first one, but let my husband talk me into this one. I should have talked HIM into a CRV. We'll be buying a Honda next time. But of course not for awhile since we are already upside down in this car because the resale or trade in value is so terrible.
By GUEST
Submitted Aug 24, 2009, 08:17pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn VUE?
I like the way it looks from the outside.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn VUE?
LOUD zipping noise coming from steering wheel/column. I have been in to 2 difference dealerships well over 10 times total, but to no avail. They replaced column, some seal, added special screws. Nothing has worked. The service in Bowling Green, KY told me thats just how they sound . . when he ran out of options . . or lost interest. . . This is by far my loudest biggest complaint. Vue has 46000 miles. The speedometer is now squeaking between 60 & 70 mph. This will be my last Vue.
2008 Saturn VUE Review:
Again, love the outside, interior needs to be darker. Cupholders are way too low. You can't pick up a drink that has a top on it, because there is no other way to grab the cup. Steering noise is AWFUL. No way to unlock rear doors from back seat.
By GUEST
Submitted Jul 25, 2009, 01:29pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn VUE?
Looks, outside and inside.
Great excelleration on XR up hills in Colorado.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn VUE?
Lack of Compass.
2008 Saturn VUE Review:
Overall, so far with 37000 miles very good car.
By Leanne_Cooper
Submitted Jul 20, 2009, 02:46pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn VUE?
Affordable and nice looking.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn VUE?
Improve on overall QUALITY.
2008 Saturn VUE Review:
If I had it to do over ... I WOULD NOT Re-PURCHASE;
Have had one problem after another:
10 miles out of dealership tire light flashing (that was 2/2008 - today is 7/20/2009 and STILL has not been fixed) Have been told by dealership that it was reset, now says "moisture in tire".
6 months after purchase: A/C stopped working and transmission gearing up extremely high - took in for warranty work- A/C fixed and told "normal" for the transmission.
9 months after purchase: leather on steering wheel and drivers side vanity mirror came off (called dealership, they said may or may not be covered under warranty).
10 months after purchase: loud popping in steering column
and RECALL for something.
12 months after purchase: electric locks for hatch-back triggers while driving, does not unlock at times unless repeatedly and manually triggered from electric door lock.
14 months after purchase: chirping noise/whine when car idles.
March 2009: SENT LETTER TO GENERAL MANAGER OF GM about numerous problems.
2nd trip to dealership for warranty work: dealership ordered replacement mirror and steering wheel, said could find NO OTHER PROBLEMS (ah ... OKAY???!!!)
3rd trip is scheduled: new problem 7/2009: passenger side airbag disabled itself (during 16 hour cross country trip) SAFETY ISSUE of course.
I am exhausted with having to deal with the numerous and almost MONTHLY problems that my 2008 Saturn Vue presents; I live 2 hours away from the nearest Saturn dealership, have requested that warranty work be approved at my LOCAL GM - but told no. If I had taken the car back every time I had a need for warranty work I would have to date, had to take this car back no LESS than 7 or 8 TIMES.
EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER SATURN AND SERIOUSLY QUESTION WHETHER I WILL BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT. I AM STUCK WITH A PIECE OF LOW QUALITY JUNK.
By GUEST
Submitted Apr 18, 2009, 08:24pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn VUE?
I like the look of the car, but that where it stops.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn VUE?
I would improve the engine. My 2008 Saturn Vue has stalled out three times in traffic with no hope of restarting. It's lucky myself or any other nearby drivers were not killed. Saturn has attempted to fix the problem twice. And on the way home from the dealership, after replacing the whole powertrain control module (the whole computer), the stupid car stalled out again. Very disappointing. I so regret not buying the Honda.
By GUEST
Submitted Apr 5, 2009, 04:02pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn VUE?
European exterior & interior styling, lots of nice refinement in added features - decent bang for the buck.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn VUE?
Reduce the weight & improve gas mileage, improve reliability.
2008 Saturn VUE Review:
Have had my 2008 XE in for repairs a few times for strut mounts, reliability seems to be an issue, however still like the styling, fit and ride better than my old 2002 VUE. Reliability an resale are my main concerns for this vehicle, and I am seriously thinking about taking a loss, and trading it in for a 2009 Subaru Forrester.
By GUEST
Submitted Jan 1, 2009, 04:54pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Saturn VUE?
Style
Fuel MPG
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Saturn VUE?
Transmission shift
Heater does not blow on floor, blows up your legs right into your face
2008 Saturn VUE Review:
Car has been a constant problem.
Engine oil leaks, serpentine belt bad, replaced catalytic converter.
When in cruise if you come to a hill , at speeds of 55-60 mph, it will downshift then transmission will hang up and not go back into overdrive. Also does this if you let cruise bring it up to speed.
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