Does the 2008 Saturn Astra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Saturn Astra, the most recent reported on February 3, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Saturn Astra?

Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (96 complaints), followed by electrical system (22).

How many 2008 Saturn Astra complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 162 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Saturn Astra recalls and problems

1 recall and 162 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Saturn Astra.

recalls

162

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Saturn Astra recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V063000 · reported February 3, 2016 · General Motors LLC · 113,716 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags96
Electrical system22
Power train17
Engine8
Steering6
Unknown or other6
Structure5
Tires4
Vehicle speed control4
Visibility4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 16, 2026 · Power train · 61,830 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Astra. The contact stated that while shifted to park(P), the vehicle occasionally started rolling forward or backwards. The contact engaged the parking brake. Additionally, the contact was unable to start the vehicle and had to jiggle the key to start it. The contact stated that the gear…

Mar 20, 2025 · Power train
THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT BUSHING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE

Mar 16, 2025 · Steering
Lost power steering without any warning it got very stiff i could not steer the car it got electric power steering pump not mechanical. i want online and this vehicle is made by GM / Opel . many people having the same issue .and parts are discontinuned and only available as used or you can get it shipped from Europe.

Jul 9, 2022 · Exterior lighting
My right headlight, kept going out. I couldnt get a sticker because the mechanic stated the headlight kept burning. He reground the right headlight so it could get energy from the battery. Currently, everything in the diagnostic of the car says low beam.

Jun 9, 2022 · Power train
I can't get in gear. Sometimes I can put it gear but after I have stopped and put it in park, it will not go into any gear so I get stuck. I am a senior and bought this second hand. It only has 47,000 miles on it. It appears it doesn't always go into park properly. This shift problem has been recalled on other cars of…

Astra model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2008	1	162	5	3
2009	1	2	0	0

All Saturn Astra years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Saturn Astra have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Saturn Astra, the most recent reported on February 3, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Saturn Astra?: Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (96 complaints), followed by electrical system (22).
How many 2008 Saturn Astra complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 162 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 16, 2026.