2008 Saturn AURA Saturn AURA 2008

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2008 Saturn AURA repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (10%)

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2008 Saturn AURA brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

34000 mi

US $440
There was a leak from the left rear brake caliper. This was covered under my GMPP warranty. I also required rear brakes which was not covered under warranty. 
50000 mi

US $950
Dealer says vehicle needed new brake master cylinder as hard break pedal feel unresolved with new power steering pump installed in June 
52000 mi

US $204
Had dealer check brakes as vehicle brake pedal feels hard when applying brakes. Brake system and brakes reported to be in proper operating condition. 
56000 mi

US $400
Parking brake cable rubbing against right rear passenger brake line causing brake fluid leak. New brake line installed and parking brake cable adjusted. 
29140 mi

C $300
Replace caliper ($300 was to repair/replace) 
34820 mi

C $445
replace caliper 
42780 mi

C $260
Replace rear brake caliper passenger side 
48560 mi

C $680
Replaces worn brake pads and caliper 
36580 mi Master Brake Cylinder replaced under warranty. Check Brake light came back on again after repair and caliper replaced second time. 

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2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

55000 mi

US $486
Sensor in left rear wheel bearing failed requiring the replacement of the whole bearing. 
97600 mi

US $870
Brake fluid leaking. Soaked pads. Was told had to replace rotors and calipers. (Not sure why they had me replace both side when only 1 brake was effected.) 
31000 mi parking gear does not work and the car could not start at parking gear and does not park at parking gear 
42780 mi

C $1300
replace pad, rotor and caliper 
49600 mi

C $800
replaced pad and caliper 

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2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

110000 mi

US $610
Replacement of calipers, rotors and pads for both rears and fronts 
118000 mi

US $620
Preventive maintenance [brakes] 
113602 mi

US $230
Noise at front brakes 
34720 mi

C $400
Worn brakes needed pads and rotors 
100440 mi

C $320
Brake line to abs system broke. Could not find part from dealer or suppliers, had to manufacture brake line and repare 
62980 mi

C $300
Caliper glides stuck, rotors warped, did a full brake reline and cleaned/lubricated all the glides. Aura continues to need brakes every 18 months on average 
19000 mi Parking brake intermittently makes loud breaking sound and pedal goes all the way to the floorboard, like a cable/spring snapped. Brake properly engages when depressed and reset again. Happens about 1 time per 30 depressions of the pedal. 

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2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

164-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD

67000 mi

US $900
All new pads rotors and calipers replace both front and rear axle 

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2008 Saturn AURA Brake Problems

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