Saturn Aura problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 149 owner complaints and 4 recalls on file for the Saturn Aura (2007–2010). The 2008 Aura has the most serious complaints, most often about steering.

Complaints
149
Recalls
4
Model years
4
Worst year
2008

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Saturn Aura model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Saturn Aura years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2008 Saturn Aura — 45 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Steering
  2. 2009 Saturn Aura — 72 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Steering
  3. 2007 Saturn Aura — 32 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2010 (0 complaints).

Every Saturn Aura model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2010 Aura00002—
2009 Aura721003Steering
2008 Aura452034Steering
2007 Aura320103Electrical System

Most common Saturn Aura problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    83 complaints
  • Electrical System
    35 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    30 complaints
  • Brakes
    18 complaints
  • Lighting
    17 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    16 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    11 complaints
  • Airbags
    8 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    6 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    5 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Saturn Aura received by NHTSA each month.

Saturn Aura recalls

  • Recall 14V252000May 14, 20142,440,524 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V224000Apr 30, 20141,131,113 vehiclesModel years 2007–2008

    Risk: If the transmission shift cable fractures while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the ‘PARK’ position, the transmission may not be in ‘PARK.’ If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

  • Recall 14V153000Mar 31, 20141,373,177 vehiclesModel years 2008–2009

    Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V460000Sep 18, 2012426,240 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.

Other Saturn models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology