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Saturn Astra recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 164 owner complaints for the Saturn Astra, covering model years 2008 to 2009. The 2008 model year drew the most complaints (162), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 164 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2008–2009)
  • most complaints: 2008 (162 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (97 complaints)
  • latest recall 16V063000 (reported Feb 3, 2016)
  • 5 complaints reporting a crash (3.0%)
  • 3 complaints reporting a fire (1.8%)
  • 5 complaints reporting an injury (3.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Saturn Astra complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2008 model year has the most complaints: 162 of 164, or 98.8%. Next come 2009 (2).

Saturn Astra complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Saturn Astra complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
20081625350
200920000
All model years1645350

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Saturn Astra components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 97 complaints (59.1% of all 164), followed by Electrical System (22) and Power Train (18).

Components named most often in Saturn Astra complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Saturn Astra complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags9759.1%
Electrical System2213.4%
Power Train1811.0%
Engine84.9%
Steering63.7%
Unknown or Other63.7%
Structure53.0%
Tires42.4%
Vehicle Speed Control42.4%
Visibility42.4%
Visibility/Wiper42.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System31.8%
Wheels31.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling21.2%
Exterior Lighting21.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Saturn Astra recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Astra, newest first. The only campaign, 16V063000, covers model years 2008 and 2009.

  • 1 recall campaign
Saturn Astra recall campaigns covering each model year
2008: 1 campaign2009: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 16V063000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2008–2009

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    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. 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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Saturn Astra questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Saturn Astra have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Saturn Astra, covering model years 2008 to 2009. The campaign, 16V063000, was reported on February 3, 2016 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2008 and 2009 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Saturn Astra model year has the most complaints?

The 2008 model year, with 162 of the 164 complaints in NHTSA’s file (98.8%). The next is 2009 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Saturn Astra complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 97 complaints, or 59.1% of all 164. Electrical System (22) and Power Train (18) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Saturn Astra?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Saturn dealer.

How many Saturn Astra complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 164 complaints, 5 report a crash, 3 a fire, 5 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Saturn models

8 models · most complaints first

The Saturn models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Saturn VIN decoder with every Saturn model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Saturn Ion 2003–2008 · 10 recalls · 4,343 complaints
  • Saturn Vue 2002–2010 · 7 recalls · 2,351 complaints
  • Saturn SL 1995–2002 · 12 recalls · 1,605 complaints
  • Saturn LS 2000–2004 · 12 recalls · 1,458 complaints
  • Saturn Aura 2000–2010 · 5 recalls · 1,439 complaints
  • Saturn Outlook 2007–2010 · 10 recalls · 1,352 complaints
  • Saturn Sky 2007–2010 · 5 recalls · 516 complaints
  • Saturn SC1 1995–2001 · 6 recalls · 252 complaints

All Saturn models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.