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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%)
Chart based on 630 repairs.
2008 Saturn ASTRA other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 44 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
| 7000 mi US $10 |
Replaced rear windshield wiper arm cover that broke off in a winter snow storm. |
| 30000 mi | Local Chevy dealer (not an Certified Saturn Service Provider) said they did not have the tools to diagnois the problem and to take it to a Certified Saturn Service Provider |
| 25000 mi US $110 |
Replaced battery, would not hold a charge overnight. Battery hold-down clamp nut seized to stud, stud spinning. After numerous attempts to loosen, I broke the plastic battery tray and secured new batt w/ hose clamps. |
| 37200 mi | My windshield washer fluid lines keep freezing when the temperature drops below -10 deg C. |
| 128200 mi US $100 |
The mirror glass on the passenger side mirror fell off while the car was stopped. I had to order the replacement glass ($67) and the dealer installed it when it arrived a week later ($33). |
| 23560 mi C $100 |
Dealer over-torqued wheel lugs and damaged locking wheel lug. Found out when I tried to change to winter tires. Took car in, they couldn't remove lug nut and said I need a new unlocking tool. Unlocking tool had to be ordered from Europe. |
| 12000 mi | Locks freeze on a very very cold day. |
| 3720 mi C $100 |
Replaced cracked windshield |
| 15000 mi US $400 |
Driver seat adjuster broke off had to replace driver seat |
2008 Saturn ASTRA 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 18300 mi | Glove box will not stay shut; have not yet taken for repairs, plan to do so at time of next oil change. |
| 19200 mi US $250 |
Glovebox would not close. When car was at dealer for routine maintenance was advised that new glovebox door was needed. Cost for parts + install was ~~$250 |
| 25000 mi US $150 |
Passenger side exterior mirror glass fell off. Dealer able to replace glass, replacement of entire assembly was not needed. |
| 51000 mi US $500 |
Nothing was replaced. The windshield washer fluid system has deteriorated beyond repair. The dealer can jury-rig it, with labor costs of $500+ |
| 57040 mi C $20 |
At -43'C both side merrors fell off . Computer reported low antiefrez. Toped up And the rubers camdown with the windows I titened hose clamps and cooling system conectons, put the mirrors back on with the 2sided tape , rubers. To be glue |
| 45000 mi | Hatchback latch had problems since broken rear window from last year. Suspect glass shards in latch mech. I had latch replaced in this repair. Dealer replaced at no cost, "under warranty" |
| 36580 mi C $100 |
Valve cap was corroded and I broke the TPMS-equipped valve while trying carefully to wrench it off. The dealer replaced the tire valve. |
| 36580 mi | One tire/wheel continued to lose pressure. Dealer ordered new TPM valve but sealed the old one in the meantime. The resolved the problem. |
2008 Saturn ASTRA 2dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 40000 mi | Driver's door handle, inside,. Broken cable end. problems with removing inner door panel. Bought new cable, used epoxy to re-attach mounting hardware to inner door panel. $25 for cable from GM, epoxy for repair from house stock |
| 39000 mi | Solenoid to lock/unlock fuel filler door failed in locked position. Had to remove interior trim and set temp. pull for opening fuel door. |
| 72200 mi | unable to open gas filler door from inside release due to a failed solenoid. not under warrenty and expensive to replace. Dealer disconnected the electrical release and now you open gas filler door from outside. |
| 112700 mi | windshield washer unit in engine dept. leaking washer fluid. Sealed with liquid expoxy. Not easy to access |
| 65600 mi C $120 |
interior door latch cable |
| 21000 mi | Cable connecting gas flap latch had become disconnected from the opening mechanism, so I had to open the gas door manually. |
| 22000 mi | Driver's door handle would not open door from outside. |
| 51000 mi US $75 |
Windshield washer pump was leaking. Pump and hoses replaced. |
| 60000 mi US $50 |
Driver's side inside door handle didn't work. Outside door handle continued to work. Performed the regular car maintenance (oil, filters, etc.) and special ordered a door actuator part. Dropped the car off to have the special ordered door actuator part installed. During the repair they discovered the cable should also be replaced. Cable had to be special ordered, but they managed to get the door handle working again. Third trip to the dealership, this time to replace the cable, and now the door handle is working fine. |
| 11780 mi | Power Window Track broke off inside the drivers door. Window would not fully go up.Dealer had to disassemble door to remove old window track and replace with new one. Covered Under warranty. |
| 21000 mi | LATCH broke off back of back seat. Back seat loose, seat travels about 4 inches when locked into place. |
| 1000 mi | Left fog light housing was destroyed during shipment. Did not discover inoperative light until after I bought car. |
| 33000 mi | The locking mechanism for the gas cover failed while on a trip. Glove box door latch failed, will not stay shut. Dealer ordered a new door. Locking mechanism for fuel door replaced. |
| 33300 mi | Glove box door replaced. |
2008 Saturn ASTRA 2dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 29000 mi US $40 |
The mirror glass on the passenger side mirror fell off while I was driving.Shop replacd mirror Cost was 40.00. |
| 47940 mi | 4 tire's |
| 33500 mi US $117 |
cable for inside door release broke at latch |
| 56100 mi C $250 |
Power window track failed. Replacement required |
| 97300 mi US $35 |
Driver door handle cable broke |
| 65500 mi US $35 |
Driver side Door Latch Cable broke and needed to be replaced. Once I tracked down the part and figured out how to remove the interion panels it wasn't hard. |
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