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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 356 repairs.
2008 Saturn AURA body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (84%)
Chart based on 25 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
| 22000 mi | Brake pedal squeaks. Tail lamps have condensation. |
| 25420 mi | rattles from the dashboard, they changed something in steering column whistling noise from blower heater, they changed the motor for the second time, always making noise sporadically rust a few places on the deck lid |
| 31000 mi | vibrations and noise from sunshade, computer reprogram |
| 45260 mi | The sunroof was always noisy, after contacting GM of Canada they schedule me an appointement to the dealer. The dealer ordered a new sunroof assembly, i'm waiting for the parts. |
| 47740 mi | They changed the sunroof assembly after they discover that it's was worn et make rattlings noises |
| 20000 mi | Clear coat peeling on wheels. New wheels ordered. |
| 18000 mi | New wheels installed. |
| 8000 mi | Screw missing from dealer-installed mudguard. Also reattached dealer-installed wind deflectors on windows because coming loose. |
| 2000 mi | Cowl seal (windshield) replaced. |
| 7000 mi | Edge of trunk was rusting - dealer painted & applied new emblems to trunk - all fixed. |
| 2000 mi | Paint peeling on driver side rear door window (triangular black piece on door). |
2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 2666 mi C $100 |
rim is damaged |
| 54000 mi | Water leaking in through chassis into rear floor well from sunroof. Was detected due to puddling. As it got warmer, less moisture got in, however, it was detectable because of precipitation on floor mats. Believe problem has been fixed. |
| 3000 mi | Paint on decklid had spots in it. Shop will repaint under warranty - decided to wait for now. |
| 9000 mi | Various dirt specks were noted in decklid and one started to corrode paint. Dealer advised decklid to be repainted under warranty at body shop. also, decklid was hitting bumper, adjusted and bumper buffed out. |
| 10000 mi | Decklid was hitting rear bumper again. Took to dealer, who realigned. |
| 16000 mi | paint was bubbling again in same spot on decklid. took back to dealer who sent to body shop to repair. continuing to watch for recurring issue. |
| 21000 mi | Previous corrosion on decklid returned. took to a different Saturn dealer who outsourced to body shop. will monitor to see if it's fixed. |
| 3000 mi | Door rubbing on wheel house when open and close. |
| 5000 mi | Door trim was rubbing on wheel house interior trim when door was opened and closed. |
2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 3500 mi | Saturn replaced cracked drivers front door sill plastic molding at zero cost under warranty. The original sill appears to have been forced into position at the factory, bending the tabs and cracking the piece. This seems to be a common issue on Auras. |
| 12400 mi | rear passenger door scraping plastic trim in interior of vehicle |
| 6141 mi | Sunroof water leak again, replaced headliner again,replaced left roof rail inflation module Sunroof water leak, replaced headliner |
| 19202 mi | Sunroof leak again- GM factory engineer looked at car and made adjustments--headliner replaced for 3rd time |
| 60000 mi US $120 |
After a large storm, water started pouring in through the map lights. Dealer said sunroof drain tube became unattached. Dealer dropped headliner, reattached drain tubes and reinforced with zip ties. |
| US $125 | The finish on the hubcaps was fading away. I ordered reconditioned hubcaps from a on-line company. |
| 98000 mi US $35 |
Replaced both gas struts that hold up the truck lid. |
| 19000 mi US $30 |
The driver side seat frame is damaged as well as the seat cushion all the parts were ordered still waiting to hear if thy have arived or not |
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