What was the worst Saturn Vue problem of 2008?

Worst 2008 Saturn Vue Problems #1: Transmission Failure 2008 Vue Average Cost to Fix: $3,400 #2: Not Shifting Properly 2008 Vue Average Cost to Fix: $2,500 #3: Engine Turns Over, Won’t Start 2008 Vue Average Cost to Fix: $3,500

What kind of engine does a Saturn Vue have?

If you start driving with your parking brake on, the Vue beeps at you. Now that’s brilliant. There are three engine choices for the Vue, including the base 2.4-liter four-cylinder in the front-wheel-drive XE, a 3.5-liter V6 in the all-wheel-drive XE, and a 3.6-liter V6 in both front- and all-wheel-drive XRs.

Is the Saturn Vue XR all wheel drive?

Front- or all-wheel drive is available on each trim. With the 3.6-liter V6, this Saturn scoots. We clocked a front-wheel-drive Vue XR at 7.3 seconds to 60 mph and 15.7 seconds for the quarter-mile, times that are less than a half tick off the class dragstrip jock, the Toyota RAV4 V6.

How big is the cargo area in a Saturn Vue?

The Vue doesn’t have the largest cargo area — 29.2 cubic feet with the rear seats up, versus 29.3, 35.7 and 36.4 cubic feet in the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, respectively. What the Vue lacks in space, though, it makes up for in ease of use.

What kind of car is the 2008 Saturn Vue?

The 2008 Saturn Vue is a five-passenger compact SUV that comes in three trim levels: base XE, midgrade XR and sporting Red Line. All can be had in either front- or all-wheel drive.

Is the Saturn Vue the same size as the Antara?

For the 2008 Saturn Vue, the demons have been exorcised as General Motors looked to its European Opel division for inspiration. Essentially a rebadged Opel Antara, the new Vue looks nothing like its former boxy self. In terms of size, it’s pretty much the same; wheelbase measurements are identical, and the new model is just a tad wider and taller.

What’s the towing capacity of a 2008 Saturn Vue?

Towing capacity is rated at 3,500 pounds, the segment average. A wealth of safety features are standard on all 2008 Saturn Vue models, including antilock brakes, stability control, traction control, front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and active head restraints.

What to do if your Saturn Vue has electrical problems?

The battery (and cables) and the computer (ECM/BCM) So, what you can check is the battery cables, make sure they are clean and tight. Check the ground cable especially. Follow it down and where it connects to the frame/subframe, make sure that connection is clean and tight.

Where is the battery cable on a Saturn Vue?

There should also be a flat braided cable that goes from the frame to the body, usually on the firewall. If the battery is holding charge, the alternator is putting out 13+V and the grounds are all good, then you are at a point where you need to see what the system is telling the body controller.

Who is the owner of the Saturn Vue?

GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Saturn reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice.

Is the Saturn Vue a trademark of General Motors?

SATURN, the SATURN Emblem, and the name VUE are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. Saturn reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice.

What are the temperature settings on a Saturn Vue?

Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heat to the seat off. Indicator lights show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. The passenger seat may take longer to heat up.

When did I get my Saturn Vue car?

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.

How does the head restraint work on a Saturn Vue?

Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The vehicle’s head restraints are not designed to be removed. Active Head Restraint System

What kind of reliability does a Saturn Vue have?

Learn more about car Reliability. The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2008 Saturn Vue owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement. “The problem came up, seemingly, without warning.

What does an X mean on a Saturn Vue?

An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. Learn more about car Reliability. The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2008 Saturn Vue owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

When did the new Saturn Vue come out?

The all-new Saturn Vue features sportier sheetmetal, a higher-quality interior, improved powertrain and refined driving dynamics. Launched in model year 1991, the Saturn brand was conceived by GM to appeal to import shoppers. Eighteen years later, there finally will be an entire lineup capable of doing just that.

The XE V6 has a 3.5-liter V6 (215 hp and 220 lb-ft) running through a six-speed automatic transmission. Both the XR and Red Line trims feature a powerful 3.6-liter V6 (257 hp and 248 lb-ft) matched to a six-speed automatic. A manual-shift feature, called “TAPshift” is standard on the Red Line and optional on the XR.

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