Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Saturn Sky
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Saturn Sky has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 186 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V061000 Front Passenger Air bag may not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14E021000 Aftermarket Replacement Ignition Switches NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V171000 Key Can Be Removed when Ignition is not Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V047000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V454000 FMSS 207-210/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 94 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 59 complaints
- Electrical System 18 complaints
- Service Brakes 11 complaints
- Seats 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Of the 186 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 186 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Saturn SKY has some significant issues indicated by five recall campaigns and a moderate number of owner complaints. The most prevalent concerns are with the air bags and service brakes, with 94 and 59 complaints respectively. There are also issues with the electrical system. While there is notable data indicating frequent issues, it is still somewhat limited in scope.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
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
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush and fill
- Transmission service
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Soft or spongy brakes
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Difficulties with ignition switch
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Saturn Sky at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.