The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the passenger's side windshield wiper was inoperable. Upon investigation, the contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with windshield wiper linkage failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the last 8-digits of the VIN were recognized as another make and model vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
2008 Saturn Vue visibility problems
23 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer2
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core2
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor1
- Windshield wiper/washer: linkages1
- Sun/moon roof assembly1
- Rear window wiper/washer1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Saturn Vue visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Saturn Vue visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2008 Saturn Vue owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The front windshield fluid will not spray onto the windshield
1.engine would stall when turn on have to turn the key twice at any location. 2. Power steering when out driving on the freeway 3. Door handle on my driver side came off
The heating and ventilation is not functioning properly. This vehicle has automatic climate control. This same condition occurred under the extended warranty. The fan is able to be variably controlled for speed. The cold/hot selector does not change the temperature. The mode selector for the air distribution is stuck on vent mode. I have no heat or front defroster. The warranty fix was a computer re-flash the the h.v.a.c. Programmer. This has been ongoing for 7 days. Static or moving matters not. I do believe all motor vehicle ventilation systems should default to defroster mode! Regards, m4rk
It's my turn signals my locks and my flashers headlights
I have had electrical and climate control problems since I bought this car. Most of the A/C components have been replaced. Now I don't have any A/C at all. I've also had heating problems that required two different repairs which were very expensive. My car is garage kept, well maintained and it only has 30,000.
The passenger wiper arm disconnected from the motor while I was driving in the rain. Lucky I was near my home at the time.
On a rainy day the wipers will stop working then eventually start back up. While using the delay wipers they would work half the time, sometimes go fast, and even stop. You just never know if they will work which is really scary on heavy rains.
This is the third time the drivers side sun visor and bar that extends visor was scalding hot! I turned the visor to the window for sun and burned my hand on the metal bar which did not have a plastic covering on it this time after a repair from october for the same issue. The overhead airbag was warm to touch and the lights in the car were shorting on and off continuously, even after the car was off and keys were out of ignition.last time in ocober 2013 had repair and bought anew battery because it run down after lights stayed on all night at the dealers until they worked on it.this was a very scary situation each time this happened because the car smelled like it was going to catch on fire! I burned my left hand fingers and went to urgent care upon returning home, luckily I was not too far away. I have paid for the repairs from pat moran's chevrolet and would like to warn you of the possible fire issue here. The stress from this experience was awful. This definitely should be on a recall for this vehicle, as I have heard others with the same problem occurring. .the simple fact is that the repair should of been done in october and this never happen again, but I know they did not replace the plastic covering also on the metal bar which extends the visor and this is where I touched it to turn and extend. I was told it was deemed safe from a repair in october, it was not. I may be possible that the high resistance short in the drivers side visor resulted in the bcm sensing an overcurrent issue. The bcm might of been removing power to that circuit as a matter of preservation. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle now after I have had another yet drivers visor put in and also a passenger side visor which is what the dealers blamed it on this time. Last time the blame was on a passenger pres module program-- .
I have reported this to the dealership with my warranty an know it has expired an my car is getting worse it is completely pulling back while driving I feel like my life is in danger I need some help..
Questions about the 2008 Saturn Vue visibility
Does the 2008 Saturn Vue have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Saturn Vue, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Saturn Vue visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Saturn Vue visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Saturn Vue have the most visibility problems?
The Saturn Vue model years with the most visibility complaints are 2008 (23 complaints) and 2003 (20 complaints).
Other 2008 Saturn Vue problems
Transmission 120Electrical 88Steering 86Engine 51Airbags 25Brakes 22Acceleration 18Driver assistance 16Body 15Fuel system 11Lights 11Locks 10Suspension 9Seat belts 8Tires 3Wheels 3Seats 2
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