Saturn Astra Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Saturn Astra model year (2008–2009) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Saturn Astra Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 107 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 121
Best Saturn Astra Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout safe years.
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Saturn Astra — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 0 | 107 | 7 | — | 121 | Avoid |
All 2 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Saturn Astra Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Astra models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Astra should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2008 Saturn Astra if possible. It has 0 recalls, 107 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 121 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Astra to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Astra model years.
Which Astra has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Astra model years with the lowest problem scores.
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