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%)

Chart based on 356 repairs.
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2008 Saturn AURA other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (79%)

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Chart based on 33 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

72000 mi

US $125
Windshield washer nozzle broke 
89000 mi Turn signal stopped canceling. Sometimes it wouldnt stay to signal a turn. 
28000 mi Hood strut worn out - replaced under warranty - no charge.rnrnWindshield washer hose broken - repaired - no charge. 
57040 mi

C $165
The winshield wiper motor connecting rod disconnected as I stopped the wipers from high speed while the wipers were at the bottom of the glass. The sudden stop from high speed snapped as small plastic ball joint on the wiper mechanism. 
45700 mi New Driver Seat assembly. 2 days (1 day to diagnose, 1 day in future to replace). Covered under extended warranty. Frame of seat is cracked. Not brought in to shop until now. Probably occured as far back as 1 year ago. 
33160 mi Replace cracked hose for windshield washer 
34300 mi

C $210
Replace liftgate shocks for trunk. 
126000 mi

US $24
washer nozzles broke replaced myself 
59500 mi Drivers side door won't open from inside or outside. Latch was replaced at dealer. 
1000 mi Small compartment on driver's side on dash would not latch. Part ordered in January, finally came in and repaired in March. 
6200 mi Condensation inside tail gate lamps. 
109000 mi

US $40
Replaced the struts that restrain the trunk lid. 
4000 mi Driver's seat felt like an anchor bolt loose. Seat feels tighter. 
7866 mi Installed one screw, driver's side front mudguard - screw apparently not installed upon original installation. No charge. Under warranty. Side window weather deflectors had to be reglued onto door frame - were coming loose. No charge. Under warranty. 

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2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

88000 mi

US $400
Door latch was broken, door would not close properly, part replaced at dealer  
94000 mi Metal valve caps on tires rust or corrosion caused them to stick on the valve stems. While a mechanic was removing one the valve stem blew off causing the tire to lose air. Another one was already planned to be replaced for a similar issue 
7000 mi Replaced interior door handle on left rear door. Portion of handle inside door broke and door could not be opened from the inside. 
56000 mi

US $50
The windshield washer nozzle (on the hood) broke. The place where the waterline hooks on broke, brittle plastic, during the repair on the passenger side the driver side also broke. It would not spray fluid on the window. 
98000 mi

US $28
Replace Hood strut. 
40000 mi Hose fittings broke off window washer nozzles. Managed to remove broken pieces, and re-attach to what was left of fittings. Secured hoses to fittings with homemade wire clamps. 

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2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

27500 mi

US $220
windshield washer failed 
5000 mi Drivers side window worked off track. Window would not return to closed position. Dealer removed inside panel and readjusted window/track.  
18000 mi Right rear door lock sticking; repaired by dealer. 
33000 mi

US $27
They reinstalled all new seat. Squeaking persisted.  They reinstalled all new seat. Squeaking persisted. Took it back for readjustment, they decided they needed to install another seat cushion, a side airbag bezzel and a lumbar handle went in 2 weeks later and it was installed, everything seems to be ok.  
64000 mi Strut tower brace replaced. I hate this car! 
19000 mi License tag light fell off Dealer replaced driver side door lock mechanism 
21700 mi

C $17
Slow leak in one tire. Fixed by removing dent in tire rim 
34720 mi

C $100
Bent rim was replaced 
69480 mi

C $33
hood would not close 
34700 mi Made appointment with dealer for clunking sound in steering when turning. Rear driver side door lock not working. Ticking sound coming from driver side front wheel. Driver door pull trim is peeling. Chrome trim on HVAC knob is peeling. 
58000 mi Passenger side windshield washer stopped working. Dealer found the nozzle tip was broken off and replaced under extended warranty 
101000 mi

US $40
Turn signal switch would not cancel after making a left turn. 

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