Saturn Astra Problems by Year

We compared every Saturn Astra model year from 2008 using 162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No Astra year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
162complaints
1recalls
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Complaints by model year

2008162
Owner complaints per model year, Saturn Astra. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2008162—1AirbagLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Astra year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Saturn Astra problems

  • Air bagsworst: 2008
    9659%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2008
    2214%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2008
    1710%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2008
    106%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2008
    85%
  • Steeringworst: 2008
    64%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2008
    64%
  • Other / not specified
    64%
  • Body & structureworst: 2008
    53%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2008
    42%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2008
    42%
  • Lightsworst: 2008
    21%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2008
    11%
  • Suspensionworst: 2008
    11%
  • Brakesworst: 2008
    11%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2008
    11%

Latest Saturn Astra recalls

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-063 · Feb 3, 2016 · 113,716 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Saturn Astra should you avoid?

None of the Saturn Astra years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Saturn Astra problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (96), electrical system (22) and transmission & drivetrain (17). Airbag complaints peak in the 2008 model year.

How many recalls has the Saturn Astra had?

1 recall across 2008. The model year with the most is 2008.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.