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Saturn SKY 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Saturn SKY: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

186Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags94 complaints

94 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V047000, 17V061000.

Brakes76 complaints

76 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V171000.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V454000.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

07V454000Reported September 26, 2007 - 1,482 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 1,482 vehicles across all affected models.

14V047000Reported February 10, 2014 - 2,190,934 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 2,190,934 vehicles across all affected models.

14V171000Reported April 10, 2014 - 2,191,014 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 2,191,014 vehicles across all affected models.

17V061000Reported January 26, 2017 - 91,007 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 91,007 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP16001Opened May 16, 2016 - Closed April 24, 2017

Passenger Sensing System Sensor Mat. Resulted in recall campaign 17V061000.

DP20002Opened February 7, 2020 - Closed October 27, 2022

HVAC Blower Motor Connector. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08016Opened March 6, 2008 - Closed June 24, 2008

INADEQUATE BRAKE POWER ASSIST. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08016Opened March 6, 2008 - Closed June 24, 2008

INADEQUATE BRAKE POWER ASSIST. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08016Opened March 6, 2008 - Closed June 24, 2008

INADEQUATE BRAKE POWER ASSIST. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08016Opened March 6, 2008 - Closed June 24, 2008

INADEQUATE BRAKE POWER ASSIST. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08016Opened March 6, 2008 - Closed June 24, 2008

INADEQUATE BRAKE POWER ASSIST. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08016Opened March 6, 2008 - Closed June 24, 2008

INADEQUATE BRAKE POWER ASSIST. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200722
200837
20093
20111
20122
20131
201426
201518
201625
201720
201811
20207
20215
20221
20232
20243
20252
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.