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2008 Saturn VUE repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (10%)
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Chart based on 441 repairs.
2008 Saturn VUE suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 63 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Saturn VUE
Engine not specified
| 62000 mi C $600 |
Replace control arm |
| 53300 mi US $1600 |
Had to replace power steering pump and both front struts...crazy expensive |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Had to replace rack and pinion and power steering pump |
| 27000 mi | wheel bearing |
| 37000 mi | noise from steering, was told there had been two recalls but no definite method to fix. |
| 88000 mi US $600 |
front right wheel bearing |
| 41000 mi US $720 |
Clunking noise in frontend especially when going over bumps. Replaced several parts in the front end steering area |
| 51000 mi US $44 |
Squeaky steering, Service Bulletin on this item, 2009. We took it in previously this year 2011, and the dealer said we will have to deal with this noise. Different dealer pointed out the bulletin and repaired it. thanks! always noticed a grinding noise,several times in shop,they said they couldn't duplicate.We had issues with it my husband took off the tires and noticed the strut was shot on the one side and grease all over,new dealer replaced both. |
| 127000 mi US $800 |
power steering system leaking |
| 25000 mi | Power steering seized during operation. Power steering pump replaced. Problem occurred at startup of engine with no symptoms prior. power steering seized while driving. returned car to shop for replacement of entire power steering unit. Previous repair successful for only a week or less. (previous trip only p.s. pump was replaced). Current repairs have held up thus far. |
| 87700 mi US $1200 |
replaced steering rack |
| 25000 mi | Vue has rubbing sound when turning steering wheel. According to the service mechanic this noise emanates from the rack & pinion assembly. Cost to replace rack along with wheel alignment & relearn steering position is $1164.82. |
| 30000 mi | Rack and pinion needing replacement and intermediate steering shaft. |
| 36000 mi | Rack and pinion replaced again, would start with a low pitched hum when turning at low speeds. |
| 83000 mi US $75 |
Link Arms wore out, caused a clunking noise in the front end. Replaced the arms and the problem went away |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29760 mi | Squeaking noise whenever steering wheel was turned. Apparently the part of the steering column that passes through the firewall needs to be replaced. There has been a TSB out on this problem but only repaired when owner complains. |
| 20000 mi | Mechanic recommended replacement of intermediate steering shaft. |
| 40500 mi US $100 |
Replaced front stabilizer links that were making a clunking sound over bumps. |
| 56700 mi US $400 |
Clunking noise from front in cold weather, links replaced |
| 47150 mi US $600 |
Power steering pump failed replaced ($262.50) Labor to replace pump ($320.00) |
| 66000 mi US $375 |
Power steering pump failed. The pump was replaced and fluid refilled. |
| 76000 mi US $900 |
Rack and pinion unit was leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 6000 mi | Noisy steering shaft boot at firewall. Lubricant applied fixed it. |
| 14000 mi | Grinding, groaning noise from front end while turning steering wheel all the way during below-freezing temperatures. Upper strut mounts were replaced. |
| 47120 mi C $984 |
Replace power steering rack |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 52700 mi C $2500 |
Tie rods needed replacing on both sides Wheel hubs on both side needed replacing |
| 35000 mi | Grinding noise from steering column. |
| 65000 mi US $615 |
Leak in power steering pump. Replaced pump and topped of fluids. Issue found during routine service earlier in week. Allowed to drive waiting on part. |
| 11000 mi | Leak in steering line. Problem known by GM. Quick fix until GM figures out total fix. |
| 37000 mi US $40 |
Squeak from where steering shaft goes thru the firewall. Modification performed per TSB. No parts replaced except I shaft bolts. |
| 132000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced failing steering fluid pump. Replaced leaking high pressure steering fluid line. |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 31300 mi | Made a lot of noise when turning, accelerating. We thought it was the transmission. There was a minor leak. Noise got worse. Took it to another dealer. The Steering rack had to be replaced |
| 31000 mi | Noise due to loose Tie rod end, was replaced. |
| 20000 mi | Loose power steering hose. |
| 50000 mi | Right and left stabilizer bar? |
| 39000 mi US $950 |
Front sway bar links loose - replaced |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
222-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 43400 mi C $1450 |
Power steering hoses leaking, Power steering pump burnt out |
| 108810 mi C $100 |
Replaced both front struts, stabilizer links and wheel alignment |
| 41000 mi US $30 |
Sway bar links worn and needed replacement |
| 28000 mi | power steering whine, could not be replicated by mechanic, no repair |
| 49000 mi | Front sway bar end links were VERY loud. No visible play or problems, but were replaced shortly after purchase by dealer. Front sway bar end links were VERY loud. No visible play or problems, but were replaced shortly after purchase by dealer. |
| 105400 mi C $400 |
Wheel hub (driver side) replacement as was making noise |
| 114700 mi C $200 |
Clunking noise on the driver side at the front. Paid around 50$ for diagnostics at a shop. They suggested replacing the sway-bar links as they were original. They also suggested replacing the struts (or at least performing a strut maintenance kit repair - 50% cheaper) as the struts are due for replacement as per mileage. I replaced the links myself - about a 2-hour job with all hassles around it (the replacement itself was more like a 30-min job but I was missing some lubricants, so needed to get those). The struts are still old and I do believe need some attention. |
| 20000 mi | Noise in right front. |
| 31600 mi | popping sound in right front. They checked bolts and tightened. Pop remains |
| 33000 mi | popping sound in right front. They replaced parts, pop remains. sold. |
| 75500 mi C $100 |
When I turned left or right the car shacked therefore I needed to repair the steering. |
| 99000 mi US $24 |
Stabilizer Bar Links both R & L |
| 101000 mi US $338 |
Stabilizer bar bushings Replaced complete front strut assemblies using "quick struts". |
2008 Saturn VUE 4dr SUV
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced blown front struts |
| 116000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced Front Struts |
| 104780 mi C $870 |
and front right bearing assembly |
| 41000 mi US $600 |
needed shocks--also had coolant and brake fluid flushed and changed |
| 5000 mi | Loose bolts in steering rack, replaced rack and bolts ensuring proper torque on bolts when replaced |
| 73000 mi US $583 |
Front passenger side wheel hub was beginning to fail (loud humming sound when car was driven) |
| 44580 mi C $323 |
INSTALL REAR TOE CAMS (CAMBER TOE KIT)AS UNABLE TO ADJUST ALIGNMENT. 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
| 12000 mi | I heard a noise that sounded like tire noise. Took the car to the daeler. When I described the noise, the service person said it sounds like a wheel bearing. The mechanic determined it was the wheel bearing. Replaced at no charge. |
| 45000 mi US $125 |
Passenger Rear Wheel Hub/Bearing was making noise once speeds reached 45 MPH. Purchased a new GM Part online from Ebay and installed. Installation took about 3 hours start to finish. No more noise. |
| 95300 mi US $226 |
Front sway bar links worn |
| 83300 mi US $138 |
Sway bar link pin |
| 110000 mi US $800 |
Left front wheel hub assembly |
| 130000 mi US $275 |
replaced front right wheel bearings |
| 220000 mi US $436 |
RR wheel bearing. |
2008 Saturn VUE 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 8000 mi | Left front wheel bearing failure. Left rear axle /bearing failure. |
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