Trim Report

Saturn Vue XR2008

Includes:VUE|XR
$1,799
Starting From
18
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 18 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,799
Max $7,995
From $1,799
Fresh

XR Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,799
$2K–$16K
33 listings132,576 avg miles
XE
From$1,700
30 listings|$2K–$16K
XR
From$1,799
18 listings|$2K–$8K

2008 Saturn Vue XR Pricing

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Where to Find Saturn Vue XR

Location data for all 2008 Saturn Vue trims combined

25States

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 16% of listings are there. But with 25 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Saturn Vue Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Saturn Vue trims

Elevated

With 3 recalls and 406 complaints, the 2008 Saturn Vue rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

3
Recalls
406
Complaints
16
Crashes
11
Fires
Recall Findings
09V2330002009-25-06
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

GM IS RECALLING 44,451 MY 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES WITH BODY COLOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES. THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES MAY STICK OR BIND. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE DOOR MAY NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED.

DRIVING WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR COULD RESULT IN AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

View at NHTSA
08V4700002008-17-09
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

GM IS RECALLING 42,408 MY 2008-2009 SATURN VUE VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NUT SECURING THE POWER STEERING LINE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY LOOSEN. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THERE MAY BE A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK.

THE FLUID COULD CONTACT HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

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08V2000002008-05-05
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

GM IS RECALLING 26 MY 2008 SATURN VUE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6T70 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION CASE SIDE BORE THAT HOLDS THE PARK PAWL PIVOT PIN MAY HAVE A CASTING POROSITY. THIS CONDITION, COUPLED WITH NORMAL OPERATING STRESSES, COULD LEAD TO FAILURE, ELIMINATING THE ABILITY TO SECURE THE TRANSMISSION IN 'PARK' POSITION.

IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A NON-LEVEL SURFACE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN ITS PATH.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Saturn Vue's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 406 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train75
02Steering61
03Electrical System36
04Air Bags19
05Unknown Or Other17
406 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Saturn Vue Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Saturn Vue trims

17–28mpg combined
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15-25city
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22-32hwy
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$1,550-$2,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2008 Saturn Vue ranges from 17 to 28 MPG combined across 7 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Vue Hybrid - Automatic 4-spd
28mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Vue FWD - Automatic 4-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor
Vue FWD - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Vue FWD - Automatic 6-spd
19mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Vue AWD - Automatic (S6)
18mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor
Vue AWD - Automatic 6-spd
18mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor
Vue AWD - Automatic 6-spd
17mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city22 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Is the XR Worth It?

Common questions about the 2008 Saturn Vue XR

How does the XR compare to other Saturn Vue trims?

with 18 listings tracked, the XR sits in a specific spot in the 2008 Saturn Vue lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2008 Saturn Vue page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Saturn Vue XR?

Budget for standard XR maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2008 has 3 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Saturn Vue XR?

The best model year for the Saturn Vue XR comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Saturn Vue overview.

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