2008 Saturn Vue body complaints

Filed May 5, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 234,000 miles · TX · fire

I was driving down fm 1960 I saw white smoke coming from under the hood and through the vents. I turned off the air condition; then grey smoke start being visible from the under the hood. I came to a yellow light and tried to brake but the brakes did not work. When I was able to get the truck to stop, a cloud of black smoke came from the glove compartment and floor board areas. I exited the vehicle and about 30 seconds later the flames engulfed the truck.

Filed Dec 12, 2010 · Body, Locks · 60,000 miles · AZ

Safety recall for 2008 saturn vue with same color door handles would be replaced with chrome handles. My 2008 saturn vue has the same color door handles and when I took it into the dealership, they stated that they would not replace the handles because the VIN wasn't part of the recall. However, my door handles have stuck in the open position several times. Knowing of the recall, I'm very careful to make sure that the door handle latches and the door closes. Although I'm careful, my passengers may not notice it and could possibly have the door open on them.

Filed Jul 29, 2010 · Body · 40,000 miles · PA

Door handle sticks in open position. The door has flown open while driving twice due to this defective handle.

Filed Feb 25, 2010 · Body, Locks · 19,900 miles · FL

On 2/23/09- my husband opened the hatchback of my 2008 saturn vue. He noticed the hatchback a bit heavy and after lifting it, he naturally let it go. I was already starting to put groceries when the door fell down. Luckily, my husband was quick and caught the door before it crushed my arm. He opened it again and then realized the pneumatic lifts were not working.

Filed Aug 6, 2008 · Body · 8,723 miles · AZ · 1 injury

Upon getting in my truck the change tray was slightly open . I got in and it cut my right leg one inch down from my knee. It began to bleed and skin was left on the sharp part of the tray. It has left a scar and I want to advise you how serious it was.