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2008 Saturn Astra 4DR Hatchback
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 27 | 329 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 | 329 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
192 complaints filed by owners for this model year (9 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2008 Saturn Astra 4DR Hatchback?
EPA figures for the 2008 Saturn Astra 4DR Hatchback reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2008 Saturn Astra 4DR Hatchback?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Saturn Astra 4DR Hatchback. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2008 Saturn Astra 4DR Hatchback?
Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA for the 2008 Saturn Astra 4DR Hatchback, most often about: Air Bags, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.