Trim Report

Saturn Astra XE2008

Includes:ASTRA|XE

XE Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,995
$3K–$7K
8 listings131,250 avg miles
XR
From$2,995
5 listings|$3K–$7K
Data coming soon
XE

Saturn Astra Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Saturn Astra trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 162 complaints for the 2008 Saturn Astra, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
162
Complaints
5
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
16V0630002016-03-02
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 162 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2008 Saturn Astra. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags93
02Power Train14
03Electrical System9
04Unknown Or Other5
05Steering3
162 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Saturn Astra Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Saturn Astra trims

27mpg combined
·
24city
·
30-32hwy
·
$1,600/yr

The 2008 Saturn Astra is rated at 27 MPG combined across all 4 configurations. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

By Trim
Astra 2DR Hatchback - Automatic 4-spd
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Astra 2DR Hatchback - Manual 5-spd
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Astra 4DR Hatchback - Automatic 4-spd
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Astra 4DR Hatchback - Manual 5-spd
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2008 Saturn Astra XE FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the XE compare to other Saturn Astra trims?

The XE occupies a distinct position in the Saturn Astra range. See how it stacks up on the 2008 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Saturn Astra XE?

Maintenance costs for the XE align with the broader Saturn Astra ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2008 model year has 1 recall on record. The most-reported issue area is air bags. Check the 2008 Saturn Astra page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Saturn Astra XE?

For the XE, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Saturn Astra buyer's guide.

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