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2008 Saturn ASTRA repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (7%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 630 repairs.
2008 Saturn ASTRA brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Saturn ASTRA 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 19200 mi US $500 |
wheel bearing replaced due to faulty wheel speed sensor |
| 24500 mi | Check engine, traction control, and ABS lights came on. Car revved to 20mph on its own a few times upon starting the car; doors all locked themselves (unlockable by OnStar). Dealer replaced entire front left wheel hub assembly- faulty wheel speed sensor. |
| 119100 mi US $50 |
Replaced both rusted rear disc brake backing (dust) plates. |
| 17360 mi | ABS warning light came on. The following trip both ABS and check engine warning lights were on and finally only check engine warning light was on. ABS wheel sensor replaced. |
| 32860 mi C $260 |
Parking brake frozen on, water accumulated between cable and sleeve due to torn rubber boot at rear RH wheel. |
| 57000 mi US $29 |
Parking brake cable boots cracked and let moisture into the cable housing, causing brake cable to get stuck in freezing conditions. Common problem on this car. Direct replacement fixed the issue. |
| 69220 mi | Replaced parking brake cables |
2008 Saturn ASTRA 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 6000 mi | Check engine light is on. Something to do with the traction control sensor in a wheel bearing?? |
| 43000 mi US $1200 |
After 10 years of driving with mainly short/local trips, I had all four wheel brakes (pads and rotors) replaced. $1200 total cost. |
| 69400 mi C $380 |
A stuck brake while in the Sault St Marie. new pads and routers+kit in car. get them installed wold fix problem. |
| 48000 mi US $750 |
ABS and Wheel Speed Sensor. $390 PART, took a week from Belgium to get. |
2008 Saturn ASTRA 2dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 58000 mi US $600 |
New rotors and pads on all four corners. |
| 73337 mi US $352 |
Brake pads and discs were worn. Purchased after-market performance brake parts, and had them installed by a shop. Total repair time took less than 2 hours. |
| 72540 mi C $1000 |
abs sensor failed |
| 28520 mi C $425 |
First brake rotors and pads replacement front and back |
| 6000 mi US $1300 |
When I got rid of the Astra I was still waiting on some brake calipers. Backordered. |
| 22000 mi | Problem was a faulty speed sensor which also triggered the ABS/Traction Control warning lights. The part was ordered and installed free of charge. |
| 13000 mi | There is a grinding noise from the rear of the car when braking. Brake systems checked and are in "good working order" but the tech hears the same noise. WTF? They don't know what to do. |
2008 Saturn ASTRA 2dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 87000 mi US $175 |
Routine replacement for worn [brake] parts |
| 179000 mi US $25 |
frozen rotor bolts removed |
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