Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Saturn Astra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Saturn Astra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 162 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V063000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 96 complaints
- Electrical System 22 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Of the 162 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 162 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Saturn Astra has a below-average reliability rating, based on 162 owner complaints and one recall. Airbag issues are the most prevalent, with 96 complaints and a related recall. Electrical system and powertrain issues also contribute to concern. The limited data makes a precise evaluation challenging but suggests potential reliability problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | very common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 20,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical malfunctions
- Transmission issues
- Difficult shifting gears
- Loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Saturn Astra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.