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Rikki, 03/24/2016
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
104 of 107 people found this review helpful
I got this car in 2013 as a surprise since I was going to college the next year. I was extremely excited and absolutely loved it. It's been reliable and has never failed me 3 years later. I don't think I could trade this car because it has been good to me. My family loves it and my grandfather that owns many muscle cars and worked at a car dealership said it's a nice little vehicle. I live in Indiana so we get a lot of snow and this little car only being front wheel drive had done great, haven't gotten it stuck once. We drove through a foot of snow in it and it did very well, obviously you have to be cautious and make good choices with driving a two wheel drive in the snow but we did it. The car has great speakers, but I ended up getting a touch screen installed because I wanted to use the Bluetooth and not have to pay I star to talk through the car when I got a call. I do recommend getting a new radio installed because it looks great but the factory radio works very well also. Over all this car is everything I could've asked for especially being a college student.
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Come Back Saturn!
Cait, 08/26/2016
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
61 of 63 people found this review helpful
I LOVE this car. It's the second one I bought. After finding out Saturn was no longer making vehicles, I searched for the lowest mileage Vue I could, and swapped out my higher mileage one for it. I wish I were able to do that again. So reliable, inexpensive but stylish enough, and super functional.
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Most Reliable SUV I've Owned!
rdsteve23, 05/24/2015
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
55 of 57 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV for my family vehicle for my wife to drive with our 2 kids. We take it on trips out of town, and she drives it around town. We both love it. We bought it brand new almost 7 years ago, and have had no problems. It gets decent gas milage while also giving ample power, especially for a 4 cylinder. It drives smooth and has plenty of room for our family of 4, plus sometimes we throw our big german shepherd in the back too. The exterior looks great and has held up well, as well as the interior (looks very upscale). It is very comfortable to drive, handles very well, and doesn't have a lot of road noise either. I am very impressed with Saturn, it's just too bad they went under...
The good, bad and the ugly!
cbruckner, 09/05/2011
2008 Saturn VUE Red Line 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 Vue 14 months ago with 33,000. I loved the comfort ride and all the bells and whistles, with the heated leather seats and nice interior design. Other than having to change the battery, with under 50,000, I had no problems or issues. Until last week while I was driving home and the RPM's started reving up and going back down and then the transmission felt like it wasn't engaged and I was stranded alongside the road side waiting for a tow truck. Verdict...transmission needs to be pulled to determine the extent of the problems. Now I have a rental with no promise of when my vehicle will be up and running again. Thank God it is covered under the 100,000 power train warranty!
Had it 1 day...feel like we struck gold (so far)
zionadams, 02/22/2013
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
75 of 81 people found this review helpful
I test drove a lot of cars, over about a one year period. I took them on freeways, up hills, even off-roading in one instance. This car was the winner. We bought an XE with 62k miles on it, that's got all the options of an XR with the smaller 2.4 motor. My sports car freak husband, who is 6'7" tall, loves it. We are not small people but this car fits our frames fine. Our needs for a good value combined with a solid feel were met, we hope, in the VE. The mileage estimates are 25/30. On the freeway, it does 85 without hesitation. No vibration, no lag in shifting. The engine is quiet, but not just because it's small. It's just a quiet vehicle, even the air system is quiet when blowing.
Great mid-sized SUV
Sophia, 10/26/2015
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive handles the hills and curvy roads in our town like a champ! The Storage is awesome and the fir is open and roomy. Great style and looks!
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ETC problems
torres7, 12/20/2011
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
53 of 57 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 2008 and the service I received from saturn was great, but now they are no longer here. I have a problem with the ETC light coming on and my brakes lock. I thought this would be under the warranty . But the GM dealer wants $$$$ to check the problem first and then I know I'll be seeing a bigger bill for the repairs and on top of that I have three items on recall which I never received any notice.
Best car ever
Lauren, 04/10/2018
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I’ve never owned a more reliable car in my life. Had mine for 8 years now and still no major issues. Rolling up to 170,000 miles and see no end in sight. About to drive across country in it actually. Very dependable. It’s what counts.
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If you take care of your car, it will take care of you.
thenatural54, 05/26/2015
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
58 of 64 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Vue in 2010, and it had 56,000 miles on it. Here we are in 2015, and I now have over 245,000 miles on it. I have been proactive in maintaining the car. Tuneups were done before required. Same with brakes. I used synthetic oil during the entire time I've had it. The only unexpected repairs were: 1. Radiator (at 215K) 2. Transmission (at 245K) 3. Starter (at 247K) I just put the car up for sale, but I have to say that I've read some bad reviews for this SUV, and I can only think that those people who've complained about it didn't take care of their cars. Too bad, it's a great car, as far as I'm concerned.
Wife 's favorite car
Phil S., 10/18/2016
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
41 of 45 people found this review helpful
We have a 2008. My wife loves this car. Just the right size and comfort. Almost lost that distinction a few months ago when the transmission went out. Completely! No go any direction! I was really upset, until the dealer said GM would pay for it. Woohoo! $4100 would have been hard pill to swallow.we had 92000 miles. Dealer said 125000 would be the mileage limit, so be aware!
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Pleasantly suprised
toyotanut, 06/26/2007
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
39 of 43 people found this review helpful
I feel like I am driving a Lexus. Finally a 4 cylinder SUV with some kick and good gas mileage. If you convert the EPA to last years standards it gets 22 MPG city and 29 MPG highway. Not bad considering the power.
So Far So Good
gtimes2, 12/04/2011
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Purchased a used 2008 Vue XR with 43K miles.Compared to all others out there, this was a really good buy! 1 owner Carfax with no history of any issues...hopefully that holds true.Love the look and the feel when driving. Rides better than the Hyundai Santa Fe we test drove. Rides a little harder when I'm the passenger. Seats could be a little softer and the cloth does stain easily, leather was my preference, but not in my budget. Gas mileage on V6 not so great 16-18, but it has more get up and go than the slug 4 cylinder we drove. So far, I really enjoy this SUV, almost as much as I did my 1993 Rodeo!
Not a bad Vue from here
4norm78, 08/28/2012
2008 Saturn VUE Red Line 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2008 Certified Pre Owned (CPO) Saturn Vue Redline a month ago with 47,000 miles on it. The five year, 50,000 mile warranty was done, but the 12 month, 12,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty tagged with free regular maintenance for 2 years or 24,000 miles made up for it. Ive been averaging over 19 mpg driving on my 12 mile loop to work each day. I did get a rather curious mpg reading driving around Arizona. From Phoenix to Prescott, going up the mountain, the car was getting 19 mpg. Going done the mountain, the car registered 29 mpg, averaging just short of 25 mpg for the trip. Driving from Phoenix to Tucson, which is relatively flat, the car only got 19 mpg. I looked at the XR model, but I liked the upgraded Redline interior much better. The car rides rather firm, but smooth. The engine has adequate pick up, but the transmission does seem to hunt for the right gear from time to time. No problem with the A/C, but I did have to take the car in for repairs to the passenger side windshield wiper twice. My car has the remote start and rain sensing options. Im having no problems finding parts. Found a new cargo shade for less than the dealer price, delivered with no sales tax. When shopping, I looked at RX 330s and 350s, but the prices were just too high for a high mileage Lexus that uses premium gas and you see one of them every time you turn your head. The Saturn is out of production, but the current Chevy version of the car provides dealer service and warranty work options.
Jackass thinking at top!!
William Hall, 09/26/2017
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2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
They don't make them anymore and we pulled one for ten years behind our motor home. We never had a problem in all that time because we kept the service up If they made them today I would buy one and be the first in line for one.
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Shoulda done my research before purchase
Larry dalsoren, 08/07/2018
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
Bought vehicle in 2015,had 117,000 miles on it, at 123,000 miles transmission gave out, gm new about this issue with the 35r waveplate through class action lawsuits yet would not recall the vehicles, after saturn owners filed their grievances with gm they finally decided to repair the the faulty transmissions up to 120,000 miles, as i said mine gave out at 123,000 miles, and would assume no responsibility at all, $4,300 dollars out of pocket to replace the transmission, updated transmission not running too great, lowered fuel milage and acceleration, air conditioning problems, multiple battery replacements, power steering issues, exhaust issues, spent more on repairs for this vehicle then what i paid for it, drove a ford explorer for 15 years, spent maybe 1000 dollars in repairs for that vehicle, first and last gm vehicle i will own.
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Don't - just don't....
4norm79, 03/03/2015
2008 Saturn VUE Red Line 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful
After owning this car for the past two years, I must caution anyone who is contemplating purchasing one. The car I bought was a "certified" vehicle with a 12 month/12000 warranty. Warning, that's not enough protection. Repairs done so far:transmission replacement, front engine cover, brake sensor malfunction, ignition replacement, body control module failure, ignition control module failure and two dead batteries. Save yourself some time, money and frustration and buy yourself a decent car.
He finally died at 188,000 miles
SJ, 10/07/2019
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I don't regret buying this car 11 yrs ago. He was very reliable up until the end. Some relatively minor issues: Has some weird anti-theft thing where if your battery is running low it trips some sort of signal and thinks your car is being stolen, thereby locking the key in the ignition. The only way to get it out was to replace the battery or jump the car. This happened 3 times in 11 years. Which brings me to the next issue. It seemed to go through batteries faster than it should, 3-4 batteries in 11 years (can't remember exactly) which makes me think that maybe there was an electrical issue (especially considering the issue listed above). Other than that, only tires and oil changes. Our biggest mistake and regret was not getting the timing belt replaced at around 100,000 miles. I think if we had done that, he may have lasted another 50,000 miles or so. In the end, it was the timing belt and the alternator that both went out one day apart. Not sure if that was related or not.
Love it!
Jason, 07/17/2010
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought my VUE after owning 2 body on frame SUVs and wasn't sure if I would like it. Turns out, I love it! Love the smooth ride, smooth powertrain, and performance. It's so quick, I take people by suprise at stop lights all the time. Love the manumatic transmission. Piled 4 family members and all their luggage for a week and went on a trip. Never noticed a change in performance. Love the exterior styling, stands out on the road. OnStar is awesome. I wish the front seats were wider and provided more lateral support. Heated seats are great. Love Auto Start. Foul weather stability is great. Stabilitrak and AWD are seamless. Handles Pacific Northwest winters with no problems. I feel safe in it.
Love this SUV!
jimbodean, 11/06/2011
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have had quite a few different vehicles over the years. I traded in a 2009 Malibu, loved the car but have knee trouble and could not climb out of it anymore as it was too low to the ground. Looked at all the small SUV's and nothing compared to the Vue. Gas mileage is adequate compared to the wife's 2009 Dodge Journey R/T. She actually likes driving the view more than her car as she says it looks like a Lexus. 47,000 miles on it and still drives like a dream. I would by another if they were still making them.
Sad Sad Sad
lostinslc, 11/02/2012
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought this 08 Saturn Vue brand new, first car ever I was able to take off the showroom floor. As a 22 year GM dedicated consumer I felt I was in good hands, boy I was wrong. In 4 years I have replaced the tires three times, the power steering pump twice, the engine mounts, and the battery fried out after one year. GM won't back their repairs and their product and they expect us to be happy with a $30,000 vehicle that keeps breaking down. Sorry to say, I may become a Ford man now, goodbye GM.
Bad Design, Poor Quality
demein, 08/18/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This was the first gm/Saturn I have owned new off the lot. I must say it looks great and the wife wanted it just for its looks. Beyond that, it was a terrible displeasure owning it and dealing with all the problems the came with dealing with Saturn corporate customer service. List of problems: keys being locked in car automatically (like while pumping gas). Car does not shift properly. Aggressive acceleration with out driver input... Just takes off. Parts breaking: door handles, windshield wiper tank tubes failure of airbag system sensors. Transmission problems with downshifting when accelerating. Instrument cluster / panel failing. 48 days in the shop in less than 6 months.
I love this car
lisa, 03/22/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I test drove the Honda CRV and the Chevrolet Equinox and looked at the RAV4. I'm so happy I purchased the Saturn Vue. It feels like a luxury vehicle and for all the features it's priced very well. Has great acceleration, smoothe handling, smoothe ride, love the grey leather heated seats and really enjoy having XM radio and OnStar. I think the leather seats are worth the upgrade. I parked the other day by an owner of the 2007 Vue. She said she really liked her car, but said she wish she would have waited for the 2008 model. If you are looking for an AWD SUV I'd highly recommend the XR model. Test drive it and you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Always a Japanese product fan, was
Logan, 10/10/2007
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Wife and I were looking for a Rav-4 or a CRV, Pilot, or the like. Like a white vehicle, Sort of had this color in mind. Were out looking with no luck! Happened to drive by and noticed several white Saturns in the yard. We drove in and immediately were smitten with this v6 awd Vue. Very, Very impressed with the performance, initial quality, all of the little things. My wife has a nervous condition, usually she gets flushed and mildly upset through the buying process. This was the most enjoyable, car-buying experience, I have, or my wife either, have ever had. Extremely pleased with the vehicle and the experience!
Extremely disappointed
mmtso, 06/25/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
This VUE was my third - and sadly my last - Saturn purchase. This brand new vehicle was in the shop 4 times in 6 months: tachometer went out, CD player quit working, car would not start at all ("bad alternator"), and "cluster failure" w/no tachometer, odometer, turn signals, etc. I recently sold this VUE after it was repaired last as it was no longer a reliable vehicle. I have never had this many problems w/any vehicle I've owned, especially a new one. I do not recommend a VUE to anyone unfortunately.
Had for a week, then towed away.
Bummed Out..., 11/26/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have been researching small SUVs for quite some time. I decided on a used 2008 Saturn VUE V6 AWD, then went for a beautiful XR with leather. After I drove it off the lot, the check engine light came on. Saturn serviced it and found a faulty electrical relay. A few days later, it was dead in my garage. A flatbed had to come take it to the Saturn dealership. They said my battery is testing fine, and don't know the problem...I'm now back to driving my 96 Escort. I love the VUE, but am very disappointed. Thank God for the warranty.
Saturn kept the Opel in the Vue
Mainer, 08/12/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My gas mileage is well above the EPA rating; 19.5 & 26. The handling is very good and the AWD worked very well in our record year of snow; 198". The VUE was called back for a software upgrade and the battery in the OnStar died. No other problems.
seems to be a gm product
djcross, 04/21/2011
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I just bought the Vue about a week ago i know thats not to long ago but so far i love the SUV i love the way it drives an rides,i`ve seen alot of people write different things about the gas mileage,well to me it depends on how you drive the car,not car gets the gas mileage they show on the window sticker,1 thing i like is the cost to put gas in it it`s alot better @ almost $4 a gallon to have the Vue than a truck the cost to fill a truck is around $110 compare that to a Vue @ $50 big difference,,it has plenty of storage in the back if people don`t have the room they needed they should`ve bought a bigger SUV,the Vue drives like a caddy,smooth very sleak,plenty of power under the hood.,i hopes
The Way things should be
Andrew Stahl, 02/11/2016
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Test drive ask about vehicle history
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Great car. Super value.
william roberts, 05/09/2017
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
It's a great car.
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So far so good.
DK, 12/05/2010
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I decided to write this in defense of my vehicle, which I have had for 30,000 miles. I believe that if an owner takes care of a car, the car will work as intended. I find that most people that complain about vehicles are the ones that don't do routine maintenance and abuse their vehicles. My car has never failed me and I doubt that it will. I live in the Chicago suburbs. I love this car. It is great. It is quite fast. I love the heated leather seats as well. The exterior design was what initially caught my interest. I have owned 2 Chevrolets (Camaro,Cavalier) and a Buick LeSabre in comparison. I do love this car.
Love My Vue
Vue Fan, 06/29/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had been researching and waiting to buy when my old car(Blazer) made the decision for me. Wanted the utility but better mileage. Drove major players and decided the looks/features of Saturn offered more for less. When GM decided to let me use my GM points on Saturns, the decision was easy. Thought driving a 4cyl would be boring but it just takes a little change in driving style. No regrets on the 4cyl. It'll run, just makes a little more noise. Got 24.5 on first tank. Interior is fantastic. Love the interior, no GM cheap plastic, things where they should be. Decent base stereo, love the XM. Drives like a car. Realized I'm a car (crossover) guy.
Interior is a nightmare
d.riss, 01/15/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Very unhappy with interior layout. Car handles well. Mileage fair but interior design is an ergonomic nightmare,ie dashboard hard to read at night and also in bright sunlight. If it wasnt under lease it would be gone by now.
Less is more
Lars, 03/13/2009
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this '08 model in January '09. It was a demo but had only 60 miles. I've still has only driven it for approx 2000 miles, but so far so good. As quite a few mention, the front seat could have been slightly more generous. From before I have a '98 Grand Cherokee 5.9L V8 and the only thing that can compare, is the performance! The Vue and I are usually long ahead of the rest, leaving the red light. The Vue is nice and "tight", while the G.C. is like a ship in high sea. Are however more pleased with the automatic AC in the G.C. The VUE's automatic AC feels to be of a "cheaper" type. However, it gets the car cool. And since it's only a crossover and not a real SUV, it has it's limitations.
GREAT CAR!
Mary F., 11/07/2019
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My car has been the best car that I've ever had, I've never experienced a single engine problem.
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Saturn Vue
wmadden, 06/29/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought a program car and only had it 8 days when the crankshaft sensor failed. In the shop 3 days. Hoping this is only problem. Drives like a dream, looks even better inside and out. Usually had my wife drive the Jeep but drive it every chance I get. I have the same proble mentioned in several reviews in that the cruise control downshifts on the slightest incline. Hope for a recall to fix problem.
Our 6th Saturn
Pat, 09/10/2007
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is our sixth Saturn, our third Vue. We have only had it a week, but during that time we drove it from central California to southern Arizona. This Vue is superior to our previous Vues because of the V6 engine, increased stability, OnStar, European styling and increased comfort. It's a smooth, fun car to drive. The fuel economy is not as good as our last Vue, but that's because we went to the V6 engine. It's worth it. The 4cyl we had on the last Vue just didn't have the pickup you need to pass and get up the hills with ease. My husband loves having the radio controls on the steering wheel and satellite radio. We also love the Saturn service. (I just wish they'd had a red one.)
Never ever ever.
Chase stratus, 12/23/2018
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
2008 saturn vue XR. Nothing but problems. Only had 2 half yrs wity 141k miles in it. Had to replace starter, wipers stopped working, wheel bearings, brakes, and recent code popped up p0700. I just got out the shop about a month prior for the wheel bearings. Now at the worst time have yo replace my battery fot the 2nd time. In the time ive owned it. Seats stain easily and very hard to clean. When driving this car you never know what to expect. Feels like i have to drive slow in order to make to my destination and to avoid more problems. Ive tried to like it but its been nothing but problems. Time to get rid of. Save your money and get a better vehicle.
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A View Of A Vue
view of a vue, 01/16/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I think this is a very underrated automobile. In comparing to similar size vechiles the Vue is clearly the best looking . The most supriseing feature to me is the ride comfort. The ride and handling are both great! This is a great buy.
Really loved my new purchase SUV, very safe
Harv, 03/29/2019
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The 3.5 V6 is thirsty but powerful @ 16.9 mpg. SUV's very safe/hit 5 times. Fantastic brakes! Stiff but fast steering. A/C repair service terrible, mechanics caused severe meltdown of entire SUV's fuses/relays/wiring under hood harness destroying SUV use (snif). It sits in my garage waiting for a white knight to rescue. Am deaf SUV has built in TTY for the deaf via On Star.
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Love My Car
lr, 07/17/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had my car for 4 months now and I still love it. It has all of the bells and whistles for a price that was cheaper than the competitor's base models. I looked at 7 car models and the Saturn Vue won hands down. No problems to report. Mileage is OK, it is a V6, AWD car. You can't expect to get 40 mpg.
LEMON
Amberauberzinski, 04/12/2018
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
The first year we had it it was fine. After 100000 miles it has been nothing but trouble. In the shop allll the time. Bad muffler, bad tire rods, bad breaks rotors, calipers, whole transmission went out, engine sounds like its about to blow any minute. I still have 2 years to pay on it and cant wait to get rid of it. Was just told by the mechanic today i need new wheel barrings. UgH!!!!
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Do not but a saturn vue
Janice , 11/12/2010
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have had this vehicle for less than a year. With in that time it has been in the shop more than I can count. I have put over $2,000 in repairs with in the past 6 months. All of the parts that were needed had to be purchased from the dealer as they don't sell after marker parts as it is too new and they "ASSUME" you wouldn't need to replace parts. The main problems are in the front end. I have replaced both sway bars,axle boot, muffler ($610), battery, rear wiper, not just the blade as you MUST buy the entire wiper as well as they don't sell just the blade. It looks like a very sharp vehicle but mechanically it is bad news.
Not happy with the Vue
JC, 01/04/2009
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 4 cylinder strictly for fuel economy and I am not seeing anywhere close to the 19/26 as promised. Even with the cruise set on the highway I am only getting 18 mpg? I am very dispapppointed in the vehicle overall!
Vue Lover
VUE Lover, 04/05/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Overall a great car. Love the design, very roomy and so much fun to drive. I Went up to Lake Tahoe and the car had no issue's, not bad for a 4 cyclinder
Enjoy the Vue
crazykz, 04/01/2009
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Vue handles great, especially in the snow. It has ample power, but I do wish there was some way to have that power and get decent gas mileage at the same time. The interior is quiet and comfortable, although on longer rides the seat hurts the backs of my legs. Cargo space is impressive for a small SUV - has more room than my husband's BMW X3. I do wish I had a sun roof.
A DRIVE WITH A VUE
Gary, 05/15/2009
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my Vue for 14 months and have not experienced any mechanical or electrical problems. The V-6 is a very good engine and has plenty of power. It handled great in the snow last winter. The only complaints I have are the tires seem to be wearing out faster than I would have anticipated even though they are filled with nitrogen gas and maintains the recommended pressure in both hot and cold weather. The rear cargo cover gets in the way of hauling larger items. I like the exterior and interior styling. I'm glad I got the V- 6 AWD. I did my research before I bought and was a little scared that the 4 cylinder would not be powerful enough for the weight of the vehicle
Really Disappointed
mmtso, 06/09/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third and probably last Saturn. My new VUE XE has been in the shop 4 times in 6 months: tachometer went out, CD player quit working, alternator went out, and electrical cluster failure (no turn signals, tachometer/odometer not working,etc.) Loved the updated exterior, overall handling and vehicle feel, but after repeated problems with this vehicle, I am in the process of getting rid of it as I simply will not own an unreliable brand-new SUV, as this has sadly become. I would not currently recommend the VUE to anyone, and I have been a loyal Saturn customer for over 10 years (previously owned the SL2 and L200 with no major troubles).
I need my space
Layorm, 06/25/2008
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I previously had an 06 Vue but had problems, enough to trade in on new. the 08 drives great, handles curves, is sporty enough. The storage compared to the 06 stinks, there are lots of storage places but they're not big enough to hold neccesities, like sunglasses for example. I stay on the road and carry books, binders, and other school items, no room for any of it now. Gas mileage was better in the 06 too. I didn't ever get below 20 mpg, now I don't even see 17.
GREAT CAR!
Mary F., 11/07/2019
2008 Saturn VUE XR 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My car has been the best car that I've ever had, I've never experienced a single engine problem.
Nice Package
K2QO, 02/08/2009
2008 Saturn VUE XE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this Vue to replace a high mileage Buick Rendezvous that was having issues. Not as much interior space but I knew that going in. The Vue is fun to drive, the engine revs to make the power you need without complaining, the ride is quiet and controlled, and the controls are easy to use. I get 25-26MPG on the highway and 22 in town when the WX is above freezing. For winter, I bought four Pirelli snow tires with steel wheels and sensors. This combo on the FWD is awesome. The Firestone LE tires are crap on snow and ice. Winter MPG has not slipped below 20MPG and that is with remote starter use and lots of slow traffic on snowy road. So far at 13,000 mile, reliability is perfect.