TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN ASTRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILAB…
2008 Saturn Astra airbags problems
severe 96 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
96
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 17 most recent
GM RECALL NOTICE #28810 I RECEIVED 3/16. MY WIFE CALLED GM SERVICE (800-553-6000) 7/16/16 - SHE WAS TOLD NO RESOLUTION, NO PARTS AVAILABLE. SHE ALSO SPOKE WITH ANDREW IN THE SERVICE DEPT. AT HOSELTON CHEVY DEALERSHIP, ROCHESTER, NY - NO PARTS AVAILABLE. CALLED GM SERVICE (800-553-6000) 12/20/16 - WAS TOLD BY ANTHONY, NO RESOLUTION UNTIL 12/31/16 ON THIS RECALL. GM ASKED FOR AND RECEIVED AN EXT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN ASTRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT A…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN ASTRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURE. VIN TOOL CON…
TAKATA RECALL; OUR DAUGHTER TOOK HER ASTRA TO MULTIPLE GM DEALERS WITH THE LETTER FROM SATURN AND THEY ALL SAID PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. CALLED THE SATURN CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AND THEY SAID NO PARTS UNAVAILABLE AND NO IDEA WHEN; THEY DID OPEN SATURN CASE FILE 8-2581135415.
RECEIVED IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL (GM # 28810) IN MARCH OF 2016. BECAUSE THIS RECALL STATES IN PART WHY THE VEHICLE IS BEING RECALLED AS "...MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS., I HAVE CHECKED MONTHLY FOR ON-LINE STATUS OF THE RECALL. THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS THE SAME INDICATING PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO ACCOMPLISH THE REPAIR. I HAVE REDUCED USAGE OF THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE DANG…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN ASTRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MCLAUGHLIN CHEVROLET IN WHITMAN, MASSACHUSETTS WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACT…
ON 12/4/19 THE AIRBAG IN THE 08 SATURN ASTRA DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT CAUSED ME TO RUN INTO THE DRIVEWAY BRICK WALK AND FENCING OF A NEIGHBORING HOUSE ADJACENT TO A LOT THAT I WAS PULLING OUT FROM. I SUFFERED MINOR BRUISES AND CUTS BUT HAVE A LOT OF NECK AND CHEST PAIN.. I'VE MADE THE COMPLAINT TO TAKATA AND INFORMED THEM THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR LAST MONTH FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP.. HO…
TAKATA RECALL RECALL DATE FEB 3, 2016. 10 MONTHS LATER NOTHING DONE. REMEDY IS NOT YET DONE. HAZARD OF EXPLODING METAL STILL PRESENT., NOT SAFE TO USE IT.
TAKATA RECALL: GM HAS ISSUED RECALL# 2028811/ NHTSA# 16V063 IN FEBRUARY 2016. IT IS NOW ALMOST THE END OF 2016 AND I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECALL OR A DATE AS TO WHEN THE PROBLEM WILL BE CORRECTED.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Saturn Astra?
It's a meaningful issue. 96 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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