2008 Saturn Sky air bags problems
94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2008 Saturn Sky — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“the passenger seat air bag sensor was recalled. I took the car to dealer and they said they fixed the recall. now 3 years later, if a passenger sits in the seat the light comes on saying air bag sensor is ON one second later the light says the air bag sensor is OFF and the red air bag light in the…”
filed Jul 21, 2025
“The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Sky. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the module kit, the OCS sensor, and the four retainers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”
filed Apr 3, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the…Campaign 17V061000 · Jan 26, 2017
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag systemCampaign 14V047000 · Feb 10, 2014
Air Bags problems in other Sky years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sky | 38 | 83% |
| 2007 Sky | 234 | 82% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Saturn Sky
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.