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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%)
Chart based on 356 repairs.
2008 Saturn AURA engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 62 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
| 18000 mi | Transmission did not downshift easily for passing or when extra power needed. |
| 22000 mi | Car not downshifting soon enough when gas pedal pushed. |
| 30000 mi | Transmission not downshifting when needed without flooring the gas pedal. Also rough shifting at times. |
| 34000 mi | When accelerating on highway a "whooshing" noise similar to a turbo sound was coming from engine. Dealership did hear the noise but could not identify the source. |
| 139000 mi US $204 |
Replaced EVAP solenoid valve sensor |
| 164000 mi US $3500 |
Had to replace engine |
| 6820 mi | Belt make a noise on cold starts. Was unable to duplicate or repair. Fan makes a whirring noise intermittently. Was unable to duplicate or find reason. |
| 52680 mi | Catalytic converter replaced under warranty. |
| 20460 mi | When overfilling the gas tank, the gas gauge would suddenly drop to empty and the low fuel indicator would light up. After 3 days of driving with the indicator still at empty, I fixed by pumping the brakes to slosh the gas around in the tank. |
| 52700 mi C $67 |
A loud muffler noise. Replaced a gasket on one end of the exhaust flex hose section. Done... |
| 102780 mi C $850 |
The noise is slight so I'll wait until the muffler get louder before I get it fixed. |
| 45800 mi US $24 |
Replaced gas cap chickens and light came on gas cap had felt loose for several months. New gas cap remedied problem entirely. |
| 53000 mi | Intake manifold bolts rusted out. |
| 56000 mi US $1850 |
Radiator blew spontaneously while driving. Radiator, fan, water pump and radiator hoses replaced. |
| 44020 mi C $930 |
Replaced radiator & fans. Fan had pierced radiator - slow coolant leak. |
| 64480 mi | Catalytic converter replaced under warranty |
| 81840 mi C $135 |
Exhaust resonator |
| 31000 mi | car seem to have a loose engine or transmission mount in stop and go traffic, i can feel it |
| 20500 mi | Transmission still loads / unloads poorly. Car pulls to right since R2 of right front wheel bearing. Noise in vicinity of transmission when car is remote started cold. Goes away when key is turned. Clear coat peeling off alloy wheels. |
| 123000 mi | poor mpg and running sluggish |
2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 59600 mi US $550 |
Reported intermittent surging/bucking while driving on slight inclines. |
| 54000 mi | Had a slow coolant leak. Was told it was a seeping gasket. Appears to have been fixed since no loss of coolant has been detected since the repair. |
| 59000 mi US $48 |
Exhaust gasket was blown/in the process of going and was fixed/replaced |
| 67000 mi | Crossover gasket was leaking coolant |
| 74000 mi US $700 |
P1175 error from failing fuel injector. Replaced it. Took several trips to properly diagnose the problem, hence the high cost. (Actual repair was $400.) Prior to repair, did fuel system flush, sensor cleaning, and swapped oxygen sensors. |
| 83000 mi US $995 |
Coolant leak, found to be leaking crossover gasket, bank1. This is the 3rd time I've had this happen. |
| 99000 mi US $60 |
Blown gasket between the engine and muffler needed replacing. |
| 5000 mi | Noticed engine surging under heavy load going uphill on interstate. Dealer couldn't duplicate problem. |
| 40300 mi US $7 |
Coolant tank was leaking from weep hole at bottom so I tried a new radiator cap and leak has stopped. |
| 79000 mi US $120 |
Intermittent coolant leak turned more regular and was losing about a quart per week. Diagnosed as known 3.5L engine coolant crossover pipe gasket. Replaced gaskets with new GM gaskets. Subsequent leaks with other coolant lines now. |
| 79500 mi | Replaced o ring that was leaking after cross over pipe gasket was replaced. Solved coolant leak completely now. |
| 90000 mi | The return of the cross pipe leak that was previously repaired approximately 9 months prior. Mechanic checked the tightness of the parts but didn't want to work on it again and thinks it is a design flaw. |
| 99900 mi | Motor oil leak either from the oil filter area or valve covers. Leak makes engine smoke every time it'd driven. Considering getting rid of car. |
| 101500 mi US $365 |
Oil filter housing was leaking badly and had to be replaced. |
| 102100 mi US $8 |
Replace wiring covers ( conduit ) connected to engine. Old conduit broken down by the heat of the engine. |
| 107000 mi US $1500 |
Head gasket replacement. |
| 27000 mi | Lower crank seal was found to be leaking - saw small amount of oil on driveway. Dealer was able to successfully find problem and replaced lower crank seal. |
| 54700 mi US $180 |
The crossover bar was leaking -I originally noticed the car wasn't heating quickly. Part replaced and works fine now. |
| 154000 mi US $550 |
Replaced Serpentine Belt |
| 1000 mi | Check Engine Light came on and odor of gas present. Gas Cap was replaced, thinking that was the problem. The problem returned within 2 days of having the car back. Ordered and replaced gas tank, fixing the CEL and gas odor problem. |
| 37820 mi | car stalls when cold |
| 50220 mi | replace fuel pump |
| 7000 mi | Serpentine belt shredded and snapped due to a seized/stuck pully. Also damaged wiring harness to other parts. |
| 128000 mi US $500 |
Plastic radiator tank cracked and drained coolant. Radiator was replaced. Tanks are no longer metal. |
2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 55800 mi C $389 |
Check engine light was on. repairs made to gas tank flap which was not working properly |
| 100440 mi C $250 |
Did fuel injection system flush, replaced one of the injectors. Didn't fix. Eventually found a broken wire in the electrical system. Car is now working well. |
| 100240 mi C $100 |
continued problems with acceleration, sensor warning messages, poor performance |
| 109740 mi C $200 |
replaced flex pipe in exhaust system |
| 105400 mi C $60 |
leaking manifold was given estimate for repair of $1500 Canadian, Opted to not do repairs at this time. |
| 17000 mi | Check engine light came on, scheduled repair. |
| 107000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced |
| 77000 mi US $24 |
Replaced intake and exhaust camshaft actuator solenoids. CEL was on and MIL were: P0013 ad P0014. Erased codes, after drive cycle completed the CEL stayed off. Easy repair, inexpensive parts. Also cleaned throttle body while engine cover was removed. |
| 81600 mi US $994 |
Cracked exhaust manifold- GM has a known problem with the combo exhaust manifold/ catalytic converter on the 2008 2.4l engine. “Customer Service” told me the extended warranty does not cover the combined unit, since they consider this one part to be “2 components “ which is beyond comprehension. Dealer charged $120 to confirm what I knew - the manifold was kaput. They wanted another $1,390 (before tax) and warranty was 12 months. Monro price was $ 994 (with tax) and the unit has a 5 year warranty. A car with this low mileage should not have this kind of problem. This car is babied, not abused. The GM rep kept emphasizing the age of the vehicle and repeatedly told me because it was SO OLD they couldn’t provide any cost contribution. Car is riding quiet and clean, no thanks to GM. |
| 82300 mi | Noisy exhaust and fumes in air vents indicated the problem. A loose bolt caused the gasket between the flex pipe and exhaust to erode. Monro replaced the gasket and put Loctite on the suspect bolt - no charge. This was a follow-up to the replacement of the manifold/cat unit. |
| 45000 mi | Check engine light came on. Car taken to authorized Saturn repair facility. Dealer replaced oxygen sensor (covered by extended warranty), exhaust manifold (covered by extended warranty), and air intake tube, $245.00. Dealer claimed extended warranty does not cover the part. I challenged this with GM/Saturn, they reimbursed me. |
| 48000 mi | Check engine light came on. Car was taken to authorized Saturn repair shop. Repair shop reprogramed engine control module. Cost zero Check engine light came on again at 47,570 miles. Dealer order and installed Camshaft Position Actuator Valves and seals both intake and exhaust. |
| 95000 mi US $370 |
Leaking oil around engine, had to add a quart every two weeks. Dealer added dye to oil to try to find leak. Need to take car back to dealer shortly. Replaced spark plugs and recharged A/C |
| 113602 mi US $1323 |
Cracked Exhaust Manifold Oil leaking down the side of the engine |
2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
164-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD
| 22000 mi | The hybrid battery and a sensor needed to be replaced. We were given a loaner by Royal Chevrolet in Bridgewater, NJ while they waited for the parts to arrive |
| 76000 mi US $650 |
New flex pipe and catalytic converter and connection to exhaust manifold |
| 91000 mi US $200 |
Replace Engine Serpentine Belt (Hybrid BAS) belt |
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