2008 Saturn Astra Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 162 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Saturn Astra overview page.
What owners report
“"TAKATA RECALL" THIS CAR HAS ELECTRONIC PROBLEMS, DASHBOARD LIGHTS BLINKING, GAGE HAND'S GO UP AND DOWN. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BROKE. I WAS IN A…”NHTSA complaint 10817427 — filed 01/02/2016
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SATURN ASTRA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE ALSO…”NHTSA complaint 10783634 — filed 10/20/2015
“I'M WRITING TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECALLS ON THE 2008 SATURN ASTRA.FROM DAY ONE, THE SATURN ASTRA I OWNED HAD PROBLEMS DUE TO AN ENGINE LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10759430 — filed 08/26/2015
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Saturn Astra have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Saturn Astra: 20 of 162 complaints on file (12.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Saturn Astra have in total?
162 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
