TAKATA RECALL. WHILE I WAS MAKING A TURN ON MY 2008 SATURN VUE THE STEERING WHEEL GOT STIFF AND I COULDNT TURN IT NO MORE... I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN BUT NOW THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS MORE STIFF AND SOMETIMES SHAKES AS I MAKE TURNS.
2008 Saturn Vue steering problems
moderate 86 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
86
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I HAD DRIVEN TO THE STORE AND PARKED THE CAR. AFTER SHOPPING, I STARTED THE CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO PULL OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN, AND I REALIZED THAT I SHOULDN'T TRY TO DRIVE IT. I RETURNED IT TO THE PARKING SPOT AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I KNOW OTHER SATURN MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED, BUT…
FIRST WAS THE PARKING BRAKE, AFTER SHOPPING IN WILLIAMSBURG MALL WE GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND WOULD NOT MOVE, THE PARKING BRAKES GOT STUCK.TOWED TO MECHANIC AND THEY RELEASED THE BRAKE SO THAT WE COULD GO BACK HOME, RICHMOND. AND TOLD ME NOT TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE TILL A MECHANIC IN MY CITY WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. TODAY DEC 12 2016, THE BRAKES STARTED TO LOCK WHILE DRIVIN HOME AFTER TAKING MY …
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2008 Saturn Vue?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 86 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering 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 $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering 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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