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Saturn AURA repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (10%)
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- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
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Chart based on 1191 repairs.
Saturn AURA brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 57 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33000 mi | WARNING ON THE TRACTION AND CRUSE CONTROL NOT WORKING DUE TO COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. PART ORDERED AND REPLACED. |
| 47600 mi | Brake line loose. Leaked fluid. |
| 101500 mi US $300 |
Replaced rear right caliper. Drain and fill transmission. Replaced brakes all around. Replaced rotors right and left front. |
2009 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 67000 mi US $300 |
Needed a new caliper. Boot was torn |
| 80000 mi US $770 |
'Service Traction Control' light intermittent. Found rear caliper leaking brake fluid. |
| 102300 mi C $50 |
rear brakes pads and caliper pins |
| 82000 mi | traction control and esc light came on twice. fixed by appling dielectric grease to bcm connecter. was caused by fretting corrosion had applicable TSB |
| 107000 mi US $100 |
Replaced Rear Brake Pads and Rotors Everything was rusted in place, adding a lot of time to the repair. |
| 105000 mi US $200 |
Replaced front rotors and pads |
| 65580 mi US $398 |
routine maintenance |
| 53940 mi C $85 |
Clean all brake components |
| 58900 mi C $350 |
Replace front and rear rotors and pads |
| 68747 mi C $375 |
Brakes oil leak, replace right oil brakes pipe |
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. |
2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 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.) |
2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 110000 mi US $610 |
Replacement of calipers, rotors and pads for both rears and fronts |
| 118000 mi US $620 |
Preventive maintenance [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 |
| 113602 mi US $230 |
Noise at front brakes |
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 |
2007 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 63200 mi C $900 |
The rear caliper was leaking break oil. Replaced. |
| 28000 mi | parking brake would not hold. Cam assembly determined to be broken, parts had to be ordered. Install parts ordered during diagnosis from recent trip. |
| 29000 mi | broken parking brake cam assembly repaired on last visit but then the parking brake cable snapped later in the day. Occurred during a trip so return to repair shop had to wait a week. Parts ordered, waiting on trip #4 to finally get this resolved! final repair trip to resolve issue of parking brake not holding. TO recap- broken cam, parts ordered and replaced (2 trips) then cable snapped. Cable ordered and replaced (2 more trips). Required 4 trips total for this issue. |
| 85000 mi US $600 |
"BRAKE FLUID" message on dashboard display - usually caused by low brake fluid. Technician found that the right rear brake caliper had a "slow leak". Fixed by replacing the caliper. Fluid topped off and brakes bled. Problem fixed. |
| 105000 mi | Both rear calipers leaking - replaced all brake components on rear of car. Calipers, Pads, & Rotors. |
| 13000 mi | Difficulty in shifting the car from park to drive. Brake pedal position sensor replaced. |
| 13000 mi | "Service ESC" warning light came on. Dealer replaced Body Control Module. |
| 63000 mi US $100 |
Traction control solenoid. |
| 7627 mi | Traction/Stability control light came on. No codes found. Moldy smell from AC. Oil Change. Noted power steering fluid low. |
| 7000 mi US $700 |
Rear caliper was faulty causing all brake fluid to drain from system during panic stop. Caliper and all lost fluid replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $1200 |
rear calipers locked up. 2nd time in 3 years. both rear calipers + pads replaced. rotors resurfaced, brake fluid changed, coolant changed. |
| 7800 mi | Right front ESC/ABS sensor- "frayed wire". The unit was replaced under warranty |
| 30000 mi US $100 |
Brake caliper not working properly. Item was replaced |
| 100 mi | Brakes: pads, rotors, or drums, repair |
2007 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 190000 mi US $100 |
Replace rotor and pads. |
| 37000 mi | I haven't had it checked out yet but I have read that warped rotors are a problem with this model and when I hit the brakes I get a pulsing sound, different than when the anti-lock brakes are activated, so I think that the rotors are warped |
| 19000 mi | When approaching stop sign one occasion & red light on another, brakes did not respond immediately when pressed. |
| 87420 mi | ABS engaging randomly then ABS & Traction warning lights came on. Front L/H ABS tone ring corroded and broken, hub replaced because tone ring is an integral part of hub. |
| 99000 mi | Brake lights failed to come on and front brakes were not functioning properly |
| 46000 mi US $650 |
The turn signals did not work correctly: Left signal had to be held down to activate, the right signal would not turn off after turning the corner |
2007 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
164-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD
| 104900 mi US $350 |
Parking brake cable snapped. Replaced unit. |
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