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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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Chart based on 630 repairs.
2008 Saturn ASTRA suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 33 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
| 28000 mi US $56 |
ABS light on for months. Dealer replaced RR wheel bearing. Vibration in steering wheel and structure of vehicle while driving at highway speed. Dealer rotated and balanced wheels, found mud in wheels. |
| 26000 mi | Same problem as Dec 2008 - front left wheel hub assembly sensor acting up. They found a short in the system, fixed it. Has been fine since (as of 4/20/09). |
| 30000 mi | Replaced both front stabilizer bar end links. |
| 46000 mi US $500 |
rear shocks leaking - replaced ordered parts took 1 week to come in |
| 109000 mi US $521 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing. |
| 40000 mi US $150 |
replaced worn anti-sway bar bracket |
| 6000 mi | MIL light for ABS and Check Engine. Diagnosed to RF wheel bearing electrical connection. New bearing ordered and replaced on second trip to dealership. Installed new wheel bearing. |
| 85542 mi US $65 |
Replaced both stabilizer bar links. |
| 108290 mi US $64 |
Replace both stabilizer bar links. |
| 119056 mi US $36 |
Replaced both rear shock absorbers. |
| 119900 mi US $125 |
Replaced worn right side outer tie rod end. Realigned all four wheels. |
| 20460 mi C $87 |
loose tie rod |
| 65100 mi C $200 |
Rear suspension shot and changed. |
| 75020 mi | broken right side rear suspensions |
| 80600 mi C $500 |
Broken tie rod again! |
2008 Saturn ASTRA 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 144000 mi US $350 |
Struts, control arms, tie rods. |
| 34000 mi | Power steering failed, problem sent to GMAC tech support for resolution, no answers yet, car has been in the shop for 3 weeks. Work is covered under warenty. |
| 38800 mi US $150 |
Replaced left stabilizer after slight clunking noise noticed |
| 41300 mi | Needed to have a stabilizer replaced. |
| 25000 mi US $250 |
Left front stabilizer bar replaced |
| 27000 mi US $300 |
Part diagnosed as worn during routine maintenance. Part ordered and repaired within the next day. |
| 30000 mi US $200 |
Right front steering linkage needed replacement |
| 84000 mi US $250 |
front end clunking- replaced ball joint, ready to fall off |
| 99000 mi US $1023 |
left front wheel bearing replaced |
| 170000 mi US $300 |
Control arm replaced |
| 47500 mi | I had A lot of squeaking from front left strut. |
2008 Saturn ASTRA 2dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 63000 mi US $500 |
sway bar link needed to be replaced |
| 98000 mi US $100 |
the power steering was making a high pitched noise. It became hard to steer once. It was a simple solution. The power steering fluid was low. |
| 28520 mi | replaced sway bar links |
| 33472 mi C $200 |
Drivers side spring broke. Had to replace entire strut as it was easier. |
| 47940 mi C $85 |
Clunking front suspension. Sway bar links replaced. |
2008 Saturn ASTRA 2dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 32200 mi US $350 |
Bad alignment chewed through the inside edge of my front two tires down to the metal. Alignment job and 2 new replacement tires needed. |
| 62000 mi US $2000 |
Both front wheel bearings completely shot by 60,000 is ridiculous... even worst, hard to find replacements were between $450-600 EACH! With labor to repair and install, final cost estimate to repair was just under $2000.00!! |
| 167200 mi US $910 |
shocks and struts |
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