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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%)

Chart based on 1191 repairs.
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Saturn AURA repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 560 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

Saturn AURA in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

57000 mi
The driver's side heated seat didn't work, but i never bothered checking it out; probably a loose plug or something.  
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Nov 2009 - Apr 2015
Jan 2010

1000 mi
Glove box door replaced because it was defective. 
May 2011

10300 mi
Bluetooth in car lost pairing with my Bluetooth phone every time ignition was turned off. Dealer technician replaced OnStar VCIM module and reprogrammed module to correct problem. (Note: VCIM = Vehicle Communication Interface Module). 
May 2013

28000 mi
Gas struts that raise and support the trunk lid had to be replaced. 
Feb 2014

34000 mi
Steering gear was replaced. 
Aug 2014

38000 mi

US $200
Water leak around the passenger side A-pillar. 
Saturn AURA in Georgia, United States
May 2011 - Oct 2013
Jun 2011

33000 mi
WARNING ON THE TRACTION AND CRUSE CONTROL NOT WORKING DUE TO COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. PART ORDERED AND REPLACED. 
May 2012

47600 mi
Brake line loose. Leaked fluid. 
Saturn AURA in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2009 - Sep 2015
Feb 2010

2000 mi
Air diverter stopped working and would only blow in defrost mode. HVAC ECM control module had many errors. Dealer reset codes as a temporary fix but recommended replacing, and ordered part. 
Apr 2010

3000 mi
Replaced HVAC ECM module and reprogrammed to vehicle. 
Dec 2010

8000 mi
Getting power fluctuations that have been happening ever since I owned the vehicle but getting worse. Dealer found a loose connection at alternator. 
Apr 2011

10500 mi
Notice a periodic groan from compressor when AC was on. Dealer replaced compressor. Radio controls on steering wheel work intermittantly Replaced switches on steering wheel radio control. 
Mar 2012

21000 mi
Groan returned in A/C system. Clutch was bad, same as last time. Compressor replaced again. Dealer noticed leaking coolant connecter 
Jan 2013

12800 mi
Noise in steering rack. Needed to be replaced under warranty. (Might have been damaged in earlier accident) 
Jul 2014

51800 mi
Recharged system but didnt hold more than a few days. Leak was found in condenser and needed to be replaced. 
Sep 2015

74000 mi
Waveplate cracked and transmission needed to be rebuilt under extended GM warranty due to internal transmission part defect. 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2013 - Nov 2013
Feb 2013

101500 mi

US $300
Replaced rear right caliper. Drain and fill transmission. Replaced brakes all around. Replaced rotors right and left front.  Replaced front struts. Replaced Evap Purge solenoid. 
Nov 2013

117000 mi

US $213
Electrical system problem. Suspected due to leak in weather stripping. Failed door actuators, Failed trunk release. Lights system blowing fuses 
Saturn AURA in Washington, United States
Feb 2013 - Dec 2016
Jul 2013

38200 mi
Left rear door lock did not work 
Aug 2014

45000 mi
Exhaust sensor was defected. Left rear locking actuator was defective and was replaced. 

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2009 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Oct 2008 - Aug 2013
Oct 2009

11000 mi
Vent motor replaced. 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Dec 2008 - Apr 2017
Aug 2013

71900 mi

US $100
Tire pressure monitor malfunction 
May 2014

78300 mi

US $100
Tire sensor 
Jun 2015

102000 mi

US $600
needed replacement end 
Dec 2015

115000 mi

US $150
trunk lock failed 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

15000 mi
power window switch 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

54000 mi
Fractured waveplate 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2022
Jun 2010

3000 mi
Blocked fuel vent. 
Saturn AURA in New York, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2012
Dec 2009

2000 mi
Front right directional signal bulb blown upon delivery of new vehicle. 
Jan 2011 rattle in front end/steering. replaced Intermediate Steering Shaft 
Saturn AURA in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2018
Nov 2013

80000 mi

US $770
'Service Traction Control' light intermittent. Found rear caliper leaking brake fluid. Code stored in ECU says a wire was shorted due to scraping against underside of dash. TSB says to replace wire and mount in different location to eliminate wear on wire. 
Jun 2014

85000 mi

US $400
Ball joint replaced on passenger side 
Feb 2018

120000 mi

US $250
Turn signal stalk not working correctly. replace stalk 
Saturn AURA in Colorado, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

3000 mi
Poor shifting, delayed acceleration, poor driveability. Dealer said this was normal for a 6 speed transmission. 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2022
Aug 2010

30500 mi
Loose front wheel cover replaced.  Rear speaker replaced.  Lumbar handle replaced. Rear speaker needs replaced....lumbar handle needs replaced 
Jan 2013

44200 mi
Well it's a problem with the left rear door lock. It doesn't always unlock with remote key or inside driver control. I haven't had it fixed but wanted to list it here for others. 
Nov 2013

96700 mi

US $75
Windshield wiper assembly broke and wipers wouldn't move. Motor is fine. 
Nov 2014

119000 mi

US $60
Camshaft position sensor on front of engine. Went to Autozone nd came up with code P0010...Replacement part was About $50. took me 1/2 hour to replace it. Disconnected the battery and after reconnecting the check engine went out..fixed... 
Dec 2014

122000 mi

US $80
Windshield wiper linkage broken again. At the connection to the motor there is a rubber "boot". If worn out it allows water to wash grease from the ball and socket. Then the arm pops off. buy motor and linkage to fix properly. 
May 2015

131100 mi

US $60
Same P0010 code as previous report. This time I checked around online and found it is the intake sensor on top of the motor. Replaced intake and exhaust sensors and problem is fixed. Autozone sold me a part I didn't need before. Watch them.. 
Nov 2015

142000 mi

US $10
Exhaust gasket from manifold pipe to cat converter. Little round gasket. 
Dec 2015

144000 mi

US $15
Small hole in exhaust pipe. Brazed it and all is fine now. 
Jul 2017

181185000 mi
New shocks and struts 
Aug 2017

180000 mi

US $150
Intake sensor check engine light on. New sensor didn't fix problem. May be the wiring harness. Doing that next. 
Jun 2018

203000 mi

US $185
Right front tie rod end replaced. p340 code and check engine light on. Replaced Camshaft Position Sensor and also found a small wire had a bare spot. Fixed the wire, cleared the code, and put about 600 miles on the car since with no more check engine light. Update: 1/26/22. No more problems since the last repair. 
Saturn AURA in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2009 - Sep 2015
Jun 2010

11000 mi
Bluetooth phone function was losing pairing with both my phone and my wife's phone every time the ignition was shut off. This was a known issue that GM sent me an email about before I even complained. It required a software update. 
Mar 2012

31000 mi
One power door lock replaced due to periodically not actuating. 
Dec 2012

38000 mi
Keyless entry key fob shorted out and required replacement Cam position sensor. Did not yet affect driveability. 
Oct 2013

47700 mi
My other key fob shorted out just like the first one and required replacement. So now both fobs have been replaced once. 
Jan 2014

49500 mi
Front suspension popping/rattling in cold weather at low speed. Dealer replaced strut mounts and sway bar end links. Seemed to help a little but problem still exhists 
Aug 2014

55000 mi
Front driver's side speaker in door intermittently stopped working. Dealer replaced speaker due to loose coil contacts. 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Mar 2009 - Jan 2022
Mar 2010

9000 mi
HVAC board had a short on it that caused no apparent problems except for indicator lights sometimes not turning on. Board was replaced and programmed while in for regular oil change. 
Jun 2012

35000 mi

US $420
Long car trip (no rain) resulted in water pooling in front passenger foot well. Was not from drain jam. Caulking was added around drain pipe to stop water from flowing back along pipe's outside and into footwell. Seems to be fixed. 
Nov 2014

62000 mi

US $25
Plastic piece broke in turn signal assembly, causing the turn signal to not switch off after turns. Replaced turn signal assembly. 
Sep 2015

72000 mi

US $10
Rear passenger side door lock actuator mostly stopped working. Removed panel and attached a non-standard actuator (did not remove old actuator) per guide on Chevy Malibu forum. 
May 2017

84000 mi

US $160
Replace the windshield wiper fittings which were causing low pressure in the system and no fluid to reach the windshield. Related: about a year ago inspection claimed there was as a crack in the windshield wiper fluid container; this was possibly due to a leak from the fittings? 
Saturn AURA in New Brunswick, Canada
Jul 2009 - Jun 2019
May 2010

17794 mi
front left wheel bearing making noise and had to be replaced. front left wheel bearing making noise and had to be replaced. 
Dec 2011

48360 mi
cam shaft sensor was replaced 
Dec 2012

65100 mi

C $100
battery was toast 
May 2013

71300 mi

C $178
outer tie rod and lower control arm (lower ball joint) 
May 2014

89280 mi

C $320
replaced both lower control arms and both front brake rotor 
Dec 2014

102300 mi

C $50
rear brakes pads and caliper pins 
Jul 2015

108380 mi

C $100
driver side lower control arm 
Oct 2015

111680 mi
passenger side lower control arm, outer tie rod ball joint 
Mar 2016

116560 mi

C $30
sway bar bushings 
Jul 2016

122800 mi

C $1
outer tie rod and strut mount 
Oct 2016

132960 mi

C $1
driver side front bushing 
Jan 2017

136760 mi

C $365
windsheild 
Feb 2017

137640 mi
wheel bearing and strut mount 
May 2017

144460 mi

C $400
replaced driver side strut mount again , and passenger side drive axle and lower contral arm 
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Jan 2010 Either a piece of debris went through the transmission valve body, or one of the valves is sticking. They inspected the valve body for problesm 
Saturn AURA in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2015 - Mar 2018
Feb 2016

92900 mi

US $700
Cracked exhaust manifold Defective Torque sensor activating warning light for power steering Combination switch for turn signals bad 
Jun 2016

100000 mi

US $300
Corroded cooling lines Bushings needed to be replaced Shorted out tacometer Radiator Failed 
Saturn AURA in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015

73160 mi

C $700
Wiring to cylinder 1 injector had severed. Intermittent misfires. 
Dec 2015

75020 mi

C $250
Faulty thermostat 
Saturn AURA in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2010 - Dec 2019
Feb 2018

65580 mi

US $398
routine maintenance 
Saturn AURA in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2017 - Jan 2021
May 2018

107000 mi

US $100
Replaced Rear Brake Pads and Rotors Everything was rusted in place, adding a lot of time to the repair. 
Jun 2018

105000 mi

US $200
Drivers power door lock stopped working at random. The front passenger power Door Lock and rear drivers side power locks had already failed but I have not replaced their respective actuators yet. Door Lock actuator replaced, problem solved. Replaced front rotors and pads 
Nov 2018

106000 mi

US $250
Two Variable Timing Solenoids 
Saturn AURA in Vermont, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2016
Jul 2012

60500 mi

US $253
Car would not start. Battery was shorted out. Replaced battery. 
Dec 2012

67000 mi

US $300
Needed a new caliper. Boot was torn 
Jan 2014

58500 mi

US $150
Needed new wiper linkage 
May 2014

86000 mi

US $500
Replaced front left wheel bearing. 
Feb 2015

100100 mi
Front wheel bearing replaced 
Jul 2015

108800 mi

US $3850
Head gasket went and coolant got into the oil most likely ruining the bearings. Installing a used engine, rear rotors and pads,swaybar links. Also lower ball joint. Manifold was cracked. 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015

55000 mi
Transmission died but was under factory warranty so no cost total trans repair performed 
Saturn AURA in Utah, United States
Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

63300 mi

US $3600
Wave plate disintegrated 
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017

78000 mi

US $50
codes C0242 P0507 P1400 replaced the two variable valve timing solenoids and TB Gasket. Cleaned the Throttle Body. This resolved the codes. 
Feb 2017

81000 mi

US $20
Replaced both headlights 
May 2018

95000 mi

US $50
Repaired door lock actuators. Did not use OEM as $75 each actuators. Used $10 aftermarket ones. Left originals in placed and bypassed the wiring. Everything works great. 
Jan 2022

121000 mi

US $30
replaced cooling sensor 
Saturn AURA in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2012 - May 2022
Oct 2012

25110 mi

C $12
Replace right door gasket but leak this did not solve the problem. Replace right door gasket but leak this did not solve the problem. Winshield leak, use flowable sealant to fix the problem. 
Aug 2015

40300 mi

C $300
Replace Front Wheel Bearing 
Jul 2016

44200 mi

C $306
HVAC not working correctly, not cool enought. a/c Condenser Leak 
Nov 2016

48860 mi

C $150
Replace front left Wheel bearing 
Sep 2017

53940 mi

C $85
Exaust noise, replace resonator by a Wagner 21665 Clean all brake components 
Apr 2018

58900 mi

C $350
Replace front and rear rotors and pads 
Jun 2019

66960 mi

C $250
Abs sensor fault, Replace Front right wheel bearing and ABS sensor 
Mar 2020

68747 mi

C $375
Brakes oil leak, replace right oil brakes pipe 
Aug 2021

79134 mi

C $345
P0449 code: Replaces Evap canister vent solenoid valve assembly. P0446 code: Replace Evap canister vent solenoid valve assembly 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
Dec 2010

54000 mi

US $125
Fuse block was replaced once part was found 
Mar 2011

61000 mi

US $65
Positive battery cable needed to be replaced but GM is making the wrong part. Cable ordered was wrong 2nd cable ordered was wrong dealer found out GM was making wrong part and would take 3 months to make right part 
Saturn AURA in Oregon, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2013
Jun 2011

10000 mi
Side turn signal repeater lamps not properly sealed from water intrusion. 
Nov 2011

13000 mi
P0411 DTC. Replaced AIR check valve. MIL came back on with two weeks with same DTC. Now dealer will replace AIR inlet hose. 
Feb 2012

15300 mi
DTC p0411 Third or fourth time in shop for this issue. Throwing parts at it. 
May 2012

16600 mi
After replacing the SAI pump, the problem dissappeared. 
Saturn AURA in Virginia, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012

43000 mi
Key fob failed Seatbelt light remains illuminated after seatbelt inserted 
Jul 2014

72000 mi

US $450
Solenoid 
Mar 2015

85000 mi

US $450
Tie-rods replaced on recommendation of shop 
Jan 2018

126000 mi

US $550
Replace front right wheel bearing 
Saturn AURA in Alabama, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2012

79000 mi

US $20
rr speaker began crackling. 
Dec 2012

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 
Jul 2013

88300 mi

US $100
driver side door latch would not latch and hold door closed 

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2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

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

Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2015
Jun 2009

32000 mi
Steering shaft making clunking. All fixed before 36000 
Oct 2011

59500 mi
Drivers side door won't open from inside or outside. Latch was replaced at dealer. 
Mar 2015

83000 mi

US $2269
Saturn Aura XR with 80,000+ miles just stopped...pulled into parking lot couldn't move forward or backward. Was not on a main road and called for tow. 
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2008 - Oct 2012
Mar 2009

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. 
Jan 2010

43660 mi
Sound in belt upon cold start. Could not replicate. Thumping noise in drive shaft - oiled and problem gone. 
Apr 2010

21860 mi

C $50
blower fan for inside climate system replaced under warranty. 
Dec 2010

32860 mi
Intermediate Shaft started thumping again. This time they replaced the whole shaft, including rack and pinion. Problem solved. 
Mar 2011

36580 mi
Master Brake Cylinder replaced under warranty. Check Brake light came back on again after repair and caliper replaced second time. 
Apr 2012

52680 mi
Catalytic converter replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2012

59520 mi

C $120
Rear brake light would stay on even after brake pedal was released. Needed 3 more trips before dealer was able to fix. 
Saturn AURA in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2008 - Jan 2011
Mar 2009

18000 mi
Transmission did not downshift easily for passing or when extra power needed. 
May 2009

22000 mi
Car not downshifting soon enough when gas pedal pushed. Occasional loud groan and vibration in front end. Replaced power steering rack. 
Sep 2009

30000 mi
Transmission not downshifting when needed without flooring the gas pedal. Also rough shifting at times. Noticed a cracking noise when turning the steering wheel. Dealer replaced the intermediate shaft. 
Feb 2010

34000 mi
Severe rattle was coming from front end over even minor bumps in road. Dealership replaced front sway bar bushing. 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. 
Nov 2010

43000 mi
Both keyless remotes stopped working. One had a dead battery the other was broken. Replaced dead battery and did nothing with other one as quote was $125. 
Saturn AURA in Colorado, United States
Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009

33000 mi
lubrication of steering shaft 
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Jul 2017
Aug 2010

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. 
Dec 2013

52700 mi

C $67
A loud muffler noise. Replaced a gasket on one end of the exhaust flex hose section. Done... 
May 2014

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. 
Nov 2015

91140 mi

C $140
The outer tie rod end on the passenger side needed replacing. Replacing the part was very easy, and now the knocking and the play is gone. $22 for the part and the rest for the alignment. 
Mar 2016

96100 mi
Replaced leaking trans cooling hoses. Replaced driver front wheel bearing 
Jul 2016

102780 mi

C $850
AC compressor bearing Rack and pinion was leaking fluid. The new wheel bearing failed. The noise is slight so I'll wait until the muffler get louder before I get it fixed. 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2010
Dec 2009

20500 mi
Wheel bearing replaced. Steering wheel squealing noise--told GM working on a fix. Clear coat peeling on wheels. New wheels ordered. Used ’manual’ (M5) while going down 6% grade. When transitioning from acceleration to deceleration between 50 and 60, the transmission would unload and bounce/shudder until put back under load or placed into M6. Reprogramming TCM didn't help. 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. 
Jan 2010 New wheels installed. Transmission whine or grinding when remote started addressed thru P.I. #PIC4773B--loose torque converter bolts were found and tightened and the ECM / TCM were reprogrammed. This rectified the whine / grinding and fixed sloppy transmission issue. Bad heater blower motor Could not fix transmission shudder, wheel imbalance, and alignment problems despite repeated attempts, car bought back by dealer. Steering wheel squeal never fixed. 
Saturn AURA in Kansas, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2018
May 2014

114300 mi

US $1300
Replaced struts and shocks and did an all wheel alignment. These were probably normal wear and tear items that needed replacement. 
Sep 2015

139000 mi

US $204
Replaced EVAP solenoid valve sensor 
Oct 2016

152000 mi

US $3000
Rebuilt transmission 
Aug 2017

164000 mi

US $3500
Had to replace engine 
Saturn AURA in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2009 - Apr 2012
Sep 2009

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 
Dec 2009

31000 mi
vibrations and noise from sunshade, computer reprogram car seem to have a loose engine or transmission mount in stop and go traffic, i can feel it 
Dec 2010

43400 mi
Whistling sound coming from ventilation blower 
Jan 2011

44020 mi
Changed defective blower motor resistor, whistling gone. 
Mar 2011

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. 
Jun 2011

47740 mi
They changed the sunroof assembly after they discover that it's was worn et make rattlings noises 
Saturn AURA in Ohio, United States
Jul 2009 - Feb 2015
Feb 2010

22000 mi
Clunk in steering since last August. Brake pedal squeaks. Tail lamps have condensation. 
Apr 2011

39700 mi
Steering making a clunking noise and on very cold days on rough pavement would make a chatter. They replaced the control arms and steering. Steering still makes noise on days below 40 degrees but not like before. 
May 2011

41300 mi
They replaced the left rear electric door lock and my keyless remote. The solder for the battery came loose in the keyless remote. 
Mar 2012

54000 mi

US $120
Ball joint on passenger side went bad. Dealer covered repair other than the alignment 
Aug 2013

72000 mi

US $125
Windshield washer nozzle broke 
Dec 2013

77000 mi
Intermediate shaft replaced again. It was making a lot of noise. This is third time. It still makes quite a clatter when it is cold outside. 
Feb 2015

89000 mi
Turn signal stopped canceling. Sometimes it wouldnt stay to signal a turn. 
Saturn AURA in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2011
Sep 2009

23000 mi
steering arm 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Nov 2007 - Feb 2014
Dec 2013

78000 mi

US $4000
Transmission was not shifting smoothly into 3rd. After dropped off, dealer even had issue shifting into reverse. Likely 3-5-R waveplate issue. Replaced entire transmission with GM remanufactured. 
Saturn AURA in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2007 - Dec 2017
Apr 2008

6200 mi
Condensation inside tail gate lamps. 
Jul 2008

10540 mi
The Intermediate Steering Shaft was replaced. 
Aug 2013

55340 mi

C $30000
The right weel bearing was changed. Ball joint was changed on the right side 
Oct 2013

56300 mi

C $200
Front right door actuator replaced 
Jun 2014

64480 mi
Catalytic converter replaced under warranty 
Jun 2015

86180 mi

C $175
Change the original battery 
Oct 2017

81840 mi

C $135
Exhaust resonator 
Saturn AURA in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jul 2010 - Sep 2016
Nov 2010

20460 mi
Replace radio 
Mar 2011

21700 mi
Automatic trunk latch needed to be replaced. 
Apr 2011

22320 mi

C $100
Trunk interminently not opening. Trip 1 - order actuator, Trip 2 - waited to install part - didn't have part, Trip 3 - installed part, Trip 4 - not working - part ordered, Trip 5 - installed part. Still having interminent problem. 
May 2011

23560 mi
Tested the trunck latch, seems to work. Dealer made more adjustments and testing before releasing car. They forgot to close the panel in the trunk, I did it. 
Apr 2012

29140 mi

C $300
Replace caliper ($300 was to repair/replace) 
Sep 2012

32240 mi
replaced switch for windshield wipers 
Oct 2012

32860 mi

C $473
I shaft was siezed, installed new I shaft Left rear coil broken, was replaced 
Nov 2012

33160 mi
Replace cracked hose for windshield washer 
Feb 2013

34300 mi

C $210
Replace liftgate shocks for trunk. 
Apr 2013

34820 mi

C $445
replace caliper replace tie-rod 
Apr 2014

41840 mi

C $300
Replace actuator in rear door drivers side (automatic locking mechanism) 
Jun 2014

42780 mi

C $260
Replace rear brake caliper passenger side 
Sep 2014

44020 mi

C $930
Replaced radiator & fans. Fan had pierced radiator - slow coolant leak. 
Apr 2015

46900 mi

C $900
Replaced front-end struts (2). Also included in price MVI, oil change, tire rotation. 
Jul 2015

48560 mi

C $680
Replaces worn brake pads and caliper 
Aug 2016

55800 mi

C $365
Replace left front wheel bearing. 
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2011
Mar 2008

1000 mi
Small compartment on driver's side on dash would not latch. Part ordered in January, finally came in and repaired in March. 
Jun 2008

2000 mi
DIC button defective - ordered new one  Paint peeling on driver side rear door window (triangular black piece on door). 
Jul 2009

5000 mi
remote start/keyless entry box had a short and was draining the battery 
Jul 2010

8000 mi
Onstar said we had a bad onstar box. all checked out fine at dealer and with onstar. 
Saturn AURA in Nevada, United States
Feb 2008 - Oct 2010
Oct 2008

7000 mi
Driver power seat stopped working. Dropped it off night before and they called me to pick it up next day as it was ready. About to drive away and it was like it was never even looked at. Seat still not work. Left it overnight again and fixed. 
Saturn AURA in Virginia, United States
Jul 2008 - Jul 2011
Aug 2009

4000 mi
Rear defogger working very poorly. Defogger works brilliantly now. Driver's seat felt like an anchor bolt loose. Seat feels tighter. 
Aug 2010

7866 mi
Screw missing from dealer-installed mudguard. Also reattached dealer-installed wind deflectors on windows because coming loose. 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. 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Apr 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008

2000 mi
Cowl seal (windshield) replaced. 
Feb 2009

7000 mi
New radio installed since old radio experienced FM stations fading in & out - new radio did not fix problem Edge of trunk was rusting - dealer painted & applied new emblems to trunk - all fixed. Remote start does not work consistently - dealer could not replicate problem so nothing was done 
Saturn AURA in New York, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2015
Aug 2012

34900 mi
replace o-ring in A/C system 
Mar 2013

38000 mi
intermediate shaft replaced 
Jul 2014

43300 mi
rear door lock actuator 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
Apr 2010 - Jan 2014
Nov 2010

38400 mi
Excessive noise when turning, replaced half shaft. 
Jul 2011

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. Rear Passenger Side window regulator. 2 days (1 day to diagnose, 1 day in future to replace). Covered under extended warranty. Loud cracking/binding noise when lowering window. Determined new regulator was needed. 
Saturn AURA in Washington, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2013
Mar 2012

30000 mi

US $800
Intermediate Steering Shaft replaced to eliminate very loud steering noises Steering rack tightened to attempt to eliminate a very loud steering noise. Not successful. 
Mar 2013

30000 mi

US $900
Strut mounts replaced to eliminate loud steering groaning noises 
May 2013

31000 mi
GM Was unable to fix steering. I've given up on this car 
Saturn AURA in South Carolina, United States
Nov 2012 - Feb 2018
Jan 2014

73800 mi

US $1400
Replaced front struts, control arm and steering knuckle. 
Jan 2017

109000 mi

US $40
Replaced the struts that restrain the trunk lid. 
Saturn AURA in Virginia, United States
Jun 2012 - Jan 2022
Dec 2012

20000 mi
Some type of transmission leak from under the hood, drivers side. 
Nov 2015

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. 
Jan 2016

24700 mi
Hood strut worn out - replaced under warranty - no charge.rnrnWindshield washer hose broken - repaired - no charge. 
Oct 2016

45000 mi
Turn signal stalk fails to return to neutral position after turning on turn signals to the left or right. 
Nov 2016

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. 
Jan 2017

46700 mi

US $1750
Replaced both front struts and bushings. 
Jun 2017

50000 mi

US $800
Power Steering and power brakes stopped working properly. Dealer replaced PS pump and said car is ready. It is NOT repaired properly. Will need to take it back to dealer. 
Sep 2017

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 
Jun 2018

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. Had dealer check power steering as steering felt heavy as though operating non-power steering. Steering reported to be in proper operating condition. Alignment necessary due to vehicle ride feeling as though chassis wants to float right out from under body. Confirmed struts / shocks / springs in proper operating condition. Alignment did the trick! Car rides perfectly now. 
Aug 2018

53000 mi
Intake manifold bolts rusted out. 
Jun 2019

56000 mi

US $500
Center / 3rd Brake Light only worked intermittently. Had TSB performed several years ago for dealer to apply dieletic grease contacts but apparently light went bad within the past year. 
Oct 2019

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. 
Jul 2020

56000 mi

US $1850
Radiator blew spontaneously while driving. Radiator, fan, water pump and radiator hoses replaced. 
Jun 2021

57000 mi

US $800
Leaking transmission lines replaced, transmission flushed. 
Jul 2021

57000 mi

US $3600
Noticed vehicle wasn’t shifting to higher gear when accelerating and noticed CEL on in instrument panel. Pulled over, turned engine off, and checked for leaks but none noticed. Continued driving with CEL on as only 5 miles from home and car drove fine. Next day, tested the car and transmission would not shift out of 1st gear. Took to dealer, and received bad news of wave plate 1-3-5 issue. This vehicle has been babied during its life and always been dealer serviced. No way a 13 year old vehicle with only 57k original miles should experience the number and types of problems and repairs this Saturn has required. Over the last 4 years this car has been bleeding me. I honestly doubt I’ll purchase another GM vehicle. I’ll either return to Honda or try a Toyota. 
Jan 2022

57000 mi

US $745
Bushings beginning to dry rot and vehicle makes a terribly annoying creaking sound over every bump on right front of vehicle. 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2014
Jun 2013

123000 mi
poor mpg and running sluggish rough shifting 
Sep 2013

126000 mi

US $24
washer nozzles broke replaced myself 
May 2014

131000 mi
Hard starting replace battery. 
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

53000 mi

US $360
Wheel hub completely stripped, had to replace. 

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2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
May 2009 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

109000 mi

US $1500
Head gasket replacement. 
Saturn AURA in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2008 - Jan 2012
Jun 2009

7000 mi
Serpentine belt shredded and snapped due to a seized/stuck pully. Also damaged wiring harness to other parts. 
Dec 2009

14000 mi
clunking sound when steering. Dealer repaired under warranty, and said it's a defect with the car, and problem will probably come back! Glad I have an extended warranty. 
Apr 2010

19000 mi
new part installed to replace driveshaft part that was making clunking sound back in December 
Jun 2011

42000 mi
Brake lights intermittently turning on by themselves. Caused cruise control to disengage when it happened. Had to tap brakes to clear problem. 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
May 2011

76000 mi

US $150
shocks and struts. replaced broken shift cable 
Saturn AURA in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2008 - Jan 2022
Jun 2010

7000 mi
Replaced door actuator on right rear door. Original actuator failed to lock/unlock door when gear shift was put in/out of gear. 
Jul 2010

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. 
Saturn AURA in Oklahoma, United States
Nov 2008 - Dec 2015
May 2009

27000 mi
Made noise when turning steering wheel at low speed, fixed by replacing intermidiate steering shaft 
Jul 2009

33000 mi
Replaced passenger side power door lock actuator 
Aug 2010

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. 
Dec 2012

108000 mi

US $20
Headlight low beam bulb burn out requires removal of front bumper cover for access it is a 2 hour job. 
Dec 2015

180000 mi

US $10
Bad battery terminal unable to be tightened down had to be replaced 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Jan 2008 - Jan 2016
May 2008

3000 mi
Paint on decklid had spots in it. Shop will repaint under warranty - decided to wait for now. 
Jan 2009

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. 
Mar 2009

10000 mi
Decklid was hitting rear bumper again. Took to dealer, who realigned. The HVAC lights don't work when the outside temp is under 30. The system works fine (I still have heat!) but lights won't turn on until car warms up. Dealer couldn't replicate, but said they've heard complaint from other owners. no TSBs on issue. 
Aug 2009

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. 
Feb 2010

20000 mi
steering column had a knock when turning at low speeds. dealer identified TSB and lubed per TSB. issue has been resolved. LED lights for HVAC system do not work when temp is cold - like under 10 degrees. dealer ordered new HVAC system, waiting for part. 
Mar 2010

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. 
Oct 2010

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. 
Dec 2011

37000 mi
The shifter cable broke. Engine would not crank at all, but lights/radio/key fob worked. Had TSB from GM a week prior, and was covered under warranty. had to replace shifter cable. drove car by manually engaging cable, could not park. 
Jan 2013

54700 mi

US $180
The crossover bar was leaking -I originally noticed the car wasn't heating quickly. Part replaced and works fine now. 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009

21000 mi
rough steering 
Saturn AURA in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Sep 2008 - Sep 2018
Feb 2009

2666 mi

C $100
rim is damaged 
Jun 2011

17360 mi
leakage at front suspension and replace the suspension later Replace the suspension 
Jan 2012

27100 mi
wheel bearing 
Jan 2013

21760 mi

C $200
rear coil spring cracked 
Sep 2013

31000 mi
parking gear does not work and the car could not start at parking gear and does not park at parking gear 
Feb 2014

32940 mi

C $600
wheel bearing is damaged and repaired 
Jul 2014

34720 mi

C $520
wheel bearing is broken and replaced the mechanic also mentioned that the power steering pump is leaking and may require significant repair. wheel bearing is broken and replaced and the mechanic also mentioned that the power steering pump is leaking and may require significant repair. 
Dec 2014

37820 mi

C $1200
car stalls when cold Power steering failed and replaced rack and pinion 
May 2015

38520 mi

C $100
Rack and pion making noise. Shop grease the part. 
Jun 2016

42780 mi

C $1300
replace pad, rotor and caliper 
Nov 2017

49600 mi

C $800
replaced pad and caliper 
Mar 2018

50220 mi
replace fuel pump 
Apr 2018

50220 mi

C $1300
replace the coil spring and some pipeline 
Jun 2018

50530 mi

C $500
There is noise from the front of the car 
Saturn AURA in Georgia, United States
Jul 2012 - Apr 2017
Jul 2013

79500 mi

US $250
Door actuators on driver's side were replaced with aftermarket parts. No BCM reprogramming was required. Actuators had been inoperative for more than a year. 
Mar 2016

128000 mi

US $500
Plastic radiator tank cracked and drained coolant. Radiator was replaced. Tanks are no longer metal. 
Saturn AURA in West Virginia, United States
Feb 2008 - Nov 2009
Apr 2008

3000 mi
Door rubbing on wheel house when open and close. 
May 2008

5000 mi
Door trim was rubbing on wheel house interior trim when door was opened and closed. Noticed engine surging under heavy load going uphill on interstate. Dealer couldn't duplicate problem. 
May 2009

28000 mi
One of the car's remotes quit working. The dealer fixed it in about an hour. 
Jun 2009

30000 mi
Car developed noticable thump in steering wheel during stop and go driving. Dealer replaced steering intermediate link, and, that solved problem. 
Oct 2009

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. 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2015
Apr 2012

36000 mi
left rear automatic door lock was intermittently not working. It turned out to be a short. 
Oct 2014

59000 mi
Check tire monitor light came on. Tire monitor warning came on again, this time for a different tire. 
Nov 2014

59600 mi

US $550
Reported intermittent surging/bucking while driving on slight inclines. 
Saturn AURA in Ohio, United States
Sep 2010 - Jul 2011
Feb 2011

88000 mi

US $400
Door latch was broken, door would not close properly, part replaced at dealer  
Jul 2011

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 
Saturn AURA in Ohio, United States
Nov 2010 - Oct 2016
Mar 2011

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. 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. 
Jun 2011

55000 mi

US $486
Sensor in left rear wheel bearing failed requiring the replacement of the whole bearing. 
Mar 2012

59000 mi

US $48
Exhaust gasket was blown/in the process of going and was fixed/replaced 
Dec 2012

67000 mi
Crossover gasket was leaking coolant 
Aug 2013

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. 
Jun 2014

79000 mi

US $525
Coolant pump leaking and needed to be replaced. 
Dec 2014

83000 mi

US $995
Coolant leak, found to be leaking crossover gasket, bank1. This is the 3rd time I've had this happen. 
Aug 2016

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.) 
Oct 2016

99000 mi

US $60
Blown gasket between the engine and muffler needed replacing. 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

112000 mi

US $255
Transmission shift lever was hard to move through the gears to get from drive to park or reverse. Dealer repaired under Recall 13036 but the problem remains. Going back to dealer ASAP. 
Saturn AURA in Utah, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2016
Jun 2010

40300 mi

US $7
Lock actuator failed on driver rear door Transmission shift cable failed due to clip broken on transmission side of cable. Saturn would not cover repair even though it is similar to 2009 Aura recall. Left rear door lock actuator failed Transmission console select cable (between shift lever and trany) failed due to broken clip. Similar to 2009 model recall. Coolant tank was leaking from weep hole at bottom so I tried a new radiator cap and leak has stopped. 
Apr 2013

75700 mi
Recall work for shift lever cable 
Jun 2013

77000 mi
Two TPMS sensors failed triggering tire warning light and DIC message every time vehicle is used. Sensors have not been replaced yet. 
Jul 2013

77300 mi

US $50
A/C wasn't as cool - just got it recharged. Not leaks found. 
Sep 2013

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. 
Oct 2013

79500 mi
Replaced o ring that was leaking after cross over pipe gasket was replaced. Solved coolant leak completely now. 
Sep 2014

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. 
Aug 2015

97700 mi
The gearshift cable that was repaired previously under a recall broke again, in the same manner. Dealer/GM gave an extended warranty to fix the problem again free of charge. 
Nov 2015

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. 
Dec 2015

101000 mi
Drivers door window motor failed. 
Feb 2016

101500 mi

US $365
Oil filter housing was leaking badly and had to be replaced. 
Jun 2016

104000 mi

US $200
Wiring in door broke so drivers window did not work. 
Sep 2016

106000 mi
Only drivers window works, the other 3 no longer work. 
Saturn AURA in New Jersey, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

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. 
Saturn AURA in Ohio, United States
Feb 2014 - Jan 2018
Nov 2014

79000 mi

US $60
Replace sway bar links. 
Sep 2016

98000 mi

US $28
Replace Hood strut. 
Jul 2017

102100 mi

US $8
Replace wiring covers ( conduit ) connected to engine. Old conduit broken down by the heat of the engine. 
Saturn AURA in Indiana, United States
Feb 2009 - Sep 2012
Nov 2009

19000 mi
Steering column needed lubricated because of a 'bump' feel when turning the steering wheel 
Sep 2010

35000 mi
Radio buttons sometimes are non-responsive. Dealer replaced the radio to fix. Rear driver side door lock actuator was not working reliably. Dealer replaced Harsh vibration in steering on slow speed turns. Dealer replaced rack and pinion. Problem returned about a week later. Waiting to schedule car in for dealer to look at again. 
Saturn AURA in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2011 - Aug 2013
Mar 2011

80000 mi

US $10
Replaced faulty door lock actuator. Dealer wanted approx $250 to replace. I replaced with an aftermarket one for under $10. 
Aug 2013

154000 mi

US $550
Replaced worn sway bar links Replaced Headlamp which is not user replaceable Replaced Serpentine Belt 

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2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Saturn AURA in New York, United States
Apr 2008 - Aug 2011
Dec 2009

9000 mi
There was a bang, or clunk when turning to the right or left. 
Sep 2010

12000 mi
Drivers side rear power door lock stopped working. 
Saturn AURA in New York, United States
Jun 2009 - Dec 2011
Jan 2009

6500 mi
Warranty repair of rear window defogger 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Jan 2008 - Sep 2009
Feb 2009

17000 mi
Check engine light came on, scheduled repair.  Door Ajar warning stays on. As a result of this, Content Theft alarm continually goes off. To avoid, must manually lock using inside lock. Dealer faulted driver's door sensor, had to order part. 3 weeks later no part. Remote Keyless entry fob not working. Dealership found cracked circuit or board and repaired. 
Mar 2009

18000 mi
Return repair of previous visit -- part ordered and arrived ... repair made on this trip. 
Saturn AURA in Georgia, United States
Aug 2014 - Mar 2018
Nov 2017

139300 mi

US $2948
Transmission rebuilt 
Saturn AURA in Indiana, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2018
Jun 2018

110000 mi

US $610
Right side tie-rod and two sway bar links replacement Replacement of calipers, rotors and pads for both rears and fronts 
Dec 2018

118000 mi

US $620
Preventive maintenance [brakes] 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2014 - Mar 2018
Aug 2017

77000 mi

US $24
Left door speaker was not functioning. Replaced speaker. 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. 
Nov 2017

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. 
Dec 2017

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. 
Saturn AURA in Florida, United States
Jan 2017 - Apr 2021
Apr 2017

92000 mi

US $56
rear shocks 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Aug 2008

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 
Dec 2008

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.  
Sep 2009

57000 mi
Intermediate steering shaft replaced. 
Dec 2009

64000 mi
Intermediate steering shaft replaced again. Strut tower brace replaced. I hate this car! 
Saturn AURA in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2008 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017

31620 mi

C $800
Power steering would fail randomly and felt wrong (one second "on" and one second "off", once in a while for a few minutes then it was coming "back normal" for a while). Steering wheel also started wobling on its own randomly. Took to the garage and they recalibrated the power steering sensors which did not work. Dealer finally replaced the power steering control module which solved the problem. 
Saturn AURA in Florida, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2012
Jun 2010

19000 mi
Driver's side auto door lock malfunction License tag light fell off 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. Dealer replaced driver side door lock mechanism 
Saturn AURA in Minnesota, United States
May 2008 - Aug 2014
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2012 - Dec 2014
Sep 2014

53320 mi

C $147
LUBRICATE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009

7000 mi
Fan making noise when heater is turned on. Sounds like a leaf rattling around. 
Saturn AURA in South Carolina, United States
Jun 2009 - Jan 2013
Dec 2009

17000 mi
Intermediate steering shaft The lights that are for the rear window defrost, recir, lights would not stay on, blinked or would go completely off. 
May 2010

21000 mi
Musky smell coming from a/c A/C not cooling all the time. Evac A/C system & refilled Fan kit installed 
Saturn AURA in Virginia, United States
Jun 2008 - Jul 2018
Oct 2008

6141 mi
Sunroof water leak again, replaced headliner again,replaced left roof rail inflation module Sunroof water leak, replaced headliner 
Apr 2009

13797 mi
Replaced light bulb above drivers door handle, repositioned air cleaner assembly. 
Aug 2009

19202 mi
Sunroof leak again- GM factory engineer looked at car and made adjustments--headliner replaced for 3rd time 
Apr 2010

30459 mi
Front passenger door lock actuator replaced. 
Aug 2010

35100 mi

US $189
Intermediate shaft lubed to stop steering thump. Dealer could not duplicate the ticking from left front wheel.  Rear driver side door lock not working, part ordered. One remote replaced and the other one was ordered. 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. Intermediate shaft lubed to stop steering thump. Dealer could not duplicate the ticking from left front wheel. Door lock was ordered by dealer. One remote replaced and the other one was ordered.Dealer recommended transmission fluid change 
Sep 2010

37000 mi
Power door lock motor replaced. Second remote received. 
May 2011

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. 
Sep 2011

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. 
Mar 2012

54000 mi

US $40
The speaker in the front passenger door would intermittently play. Both front speakers were replaced with Pioneer speakers. 
Apr 2012

54800 mi
Thumping noise in steering appeared again. Dealer replaced the Steering shaft. Extended warranty cover all costs. Received 12 months/ 12,000 mile warranty on steering shaft 
Jun 2012

58000 mi
Passenger side windshield washer stopped working. Dealer found the nozzle tip was broken off and replaced under extended warranty 
Sep 2012

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. The right rear passenger door lock was stopped working. The dealer replaced electric door lock motor and was covered by the extended warranty. 
Jan 2013

64000 mi

US $167
Tire pressure monitoring sensor went bad. 
Sep 2013

73000 mi

US $101
Passenger side floor was flooded with water. Dealer cleaned out the HVAC box and drain tube and resealed outside drain tube with sealant. There was a GM document on this issue. 
Jan 2014

55800 mi

US $125
The finish on the hubcaps was fading away. I ordered reconditioned hubcaps from a on-line company. 
May 2014

80000 mi

US $6
Fuse blown for the interior lights for no reason 
Nov 2014

89000 mi

US $130
A second tire pressure sensor went bad. 
Mar 2015

91000 mi

US $200
Passenger side headlight went out. Due to a stupid design by GM, the entire bumper cover had to be removed. Dealer charged $150 for labor to replace all of the bulbs, I supplied the bulbs. 
Sep 2015

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 
Feb 2016

98000 mi

US $35
Replaced both gas struts that hold up the truck lid. 
Aug 2016

101000 mi

US $40
Turn signal switch would not cancel after making a left turn. 
Apr 2017

106000 mi

US $631
The 3rd brake light stopped working. Dealer ordered new 3rd brake light and installed it. The trunk opener would no longer work when pressing the button on the door or on the remote. Dealer spent 2 hours trying to find the "short" and gave up and rewired the circuit. 
Sep 2017

108000 mi

US $167
Replace both low beam bulbs 
Apr 2018

113602 mi

US $1553
Cracked Exhaust Manifold Oil leaking down the side of the engine Noise at front brakes 
Jun 2018

115000 mi

US $144
Replace tire sensor 
Saturn AURA in Wisconsin, United States
May 2014 - Apr 2015
Jun 2014

68000 mi

US $700
I have taken my car in for the last 3 years to have someone diagnose the problem. It is electrical and the transmission ups into 3rd gear to start out from a stop. Have not repaired fully. GM should recall VIN 106727 for tranny repair! Help! Front struts are shot 
Saturn AURA in New Brunswick, Canada
Jan 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2009

12400 mi
rear passenger door scraping plastic trim in interior of vehicle 
Mar 2010

21700 mi

C $17
Slow leak in one tire. Fixed by removing dent in tire rim 
Mar 2011

34720 mi

C $400
One strut replaced under warranty One strut replaced under warranty Bent rim was replaced Worn brakes needed pads and rotors 
Jun 2011

37200 mi
Steering column replaced under warranty Dimmer swith for dash cluster would not control intensity of dash board lights. Noticed after Steering colum replaced under warranty. Dealer still trying to resolve issue and repair under warranty 
Oct 2012

55800 mi

C $389
Check engine light was on. repairs made to gas tank flap which was not working properly 
Nov 2013

69480 mi

C $33
hood would not close 
May 2014

75640 mi

C $200
replaced 3 Tire Pressure Monitors 
Nov 2014

83700 mi

C $800
replaced 2 rear sway bar bushings and 2 rear coil springs installed. 
Mar 2015

88040 mi

C $489
Noise in front right wheel. Noise increased as speed increased. 
May 2016

97960 mi

C $425
remove and replace ball joint and control arem 
Jun 2016

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. 
Jul 2016

100240 mi

C $100
continued problems with acceleration, sensor warning messages, poor performance 
Sep 2016

99200 mi

C $1300
Replaced one strut 
Dec 2016

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 Battery failed. Replaced with new battery 
Apr 2017

109740 mi

C $200
replaced flex pipe in exhaust system 
Sep 2017

107260 mi

C $400
Replaced 2 tie-rod ends, and had an alignment done 
May 2018

105400 mi

C $60
leaking manifold was given estimate for repair of $1500 Canadian, Opted to not do repairs at this time. 
Saturn AURA in Kansas, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2012

27500 mi

US $220
windshield washer failed 
Saturn AURA in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2015
Jul 2008

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. 
Aug 2009

19000 mi
Passenger side rear door lock actuator replaced. Was told this is a very common problem. 
Oct 2011

58000 mi

US $540
Replaced intermediate steering shaft.  Replaced intermediate steering shaft. 
May 2014

96000 mi

US $265
Hit large pothole. Replaced left front rim and had alignment completed. 
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2008 - Jan 2014
Jan 2009

12400 mi
Steering wheel would shake on its own intermittently at a stoplight and would feel jerky offcentre when the vehicle was in motion. Steering was initially reprogrammed, didn't fix the problem. Replaced electric steering column/motor, successful fix. 1 week after dealership replaced steering column and electric motor (separate issue), steering started to "pop" high up in the column during parking lot manouvers. Dealership replaced intermediate steering shaft, successful fix. 
May 2013

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 
Saturn AURA in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2008 - Mar 2016
Jan 2009

5000 mi
Drivers side window worked off track. Window would not return to closed position. Dealer removed inside panel and readjusted window/track.  
Sep 2010

18000 mi
Right rear door lock sticking; repaired by dealer. 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
May 2008 - Sep 2013
Nov 2011

75300 mi
Rear passenger boot leaking. Replaced under warranty 
Mar 2012

82000 mi
Replaced a rear wheel bearing. Dealer reimbursed cost of part after contacting Saturn CS--found out covered under powertrain warranty. 
Jul 2013

107000 mi
Catalytic converter replaced 

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2008 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

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

Saturn AURA in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

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 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
Mar 2013 - Oct 2021
Sep 2014

60000 mi

US $750
transmission tubes for pump needed to be replaced (cracked) New fluid, new gaskets installed 
May 2015

67000 mi

US $900
All new pads rotors and calipers replace both front and rear axle 
Dec 2015

76000 mi

US $650
New flex pipe and catalytic converter and connection to exhaust manifold 
Apr 2016

77700 mi

US $130
Needed new battery got replacement from Advanced Auto replaced in 30 min. 
Apr 2017

89000 mi
Shifter cable replaced under recall warranty 
Jul 2017

91000 mi

US $200
Replace Engine Serpentine Belt (Hybrid BAS) belt 

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2007 Saturn AURA

Engine not specified

Saturn AURA in Oklahoma, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

85000 mi

US $395
check engine light tuned out to be bad gas cap, also performed 90,000 mile maintenace.  Bad struts cost too much for dealer to repair - will be sourcing aftermarket parts and performing repairs myself. 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

97000 mi
Transmission replaced 
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Dec 2009 - Jan 2011
May 2010

39700 mi
Passenger tail light (fog built up from seal leak). Growling coming form power steering pump. Replaced hose-warranty- dealer bulletin helped but didn't fix. 
Jan 2011

35000 mi
second door remote came apart inside 
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

34000 mi
cars brakelights on while driving and off while braking. Brake switch issue 

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2007 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

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

Saturn AURA in Indiana, United States
Feb 2015 - Apr 2016
Mar 2015

127000 mi

US $25
Leak from the sunroof because of disconnected drain hose causing engine to reduce power. Water in wiring harness. 
Sep 2015

137000 mi

US $150
Left front wheel bearing whining at higher speeds, replaced wheel bearing, problem solved. 
Apr 2016

146000 mi

US $109
Stretched timing chains (2) 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Sep 2017
Nov 2015

96300 mi
Fuel Pump 
Saturn AURA in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2014 - Sep 2017
Jul 2016

67660 mi

C $200
Steering intermediate shaft u-joint is worn. Replace with new part. Replaced front and rear break pads at the same time. 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013

57700 mi

US $253
Passenger side strut failed, cracked spring as well. NO previous accidents or damage since car was purchased from dealer. Replaced both front struts as a Unit. Alignment charges NOT included in repairs 
Jan 2014

US $65
Windshield washer nozzles. Both broke @ hose connection under the hood. No loose engine components or accessories. Poor design, expensive little part for no reason. 
Jul 2015

76200 mi

US $77
Replaced sway bar endlinks with Moog greaseable units. 
Sep 2015

77000 mi

US $81
Center hi mount brake lite inop. Thought to be part of recall. Lite is LED on some vehicles, this car has LED lite. Still awaiting new unit from Gm-parts direct. 
Apr 2017

88000 mi

US $178
Long standing issue with car continuously pulling to the right/passenger side. NOTE: car has NEVER been in an accident. Poor alignments done by both dealers & independent shops caused 30,000 mile tires to wear out entirely in 13,xxx miles. Took a well trained technician to see the problem & correct the mis aligned car. 
Jun 2017

90000 mi

US $350
Replaced headlight assemblies. Tried to clean the yellowing off the lenses, even used the 3M lense cleaning kit. Only lasted a few months following their instructions. Found OEM replacements from 2 separate dealerships on EBay. Cost was acceptable due to the condition & mileage of the car. 
Sep 2017

92000 mi

US $350
Routine service, fluid & filter changed 
Jan 2022

112000 mi

US $194
Exhaust system, replaced another gasket downstream of the cats Battery replaced 
Jun 2022

113000 mi

US $210
Lower control arm. Both sides replaced roughly 12-15,000 miles ago. Passenger rear bushing deteriorated causing vehicle to pull when braking. Arm was purchased thru Rock Auto ACDelco part. Item was warrantied. I did the labor, then to dealer for alignment. 
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2015 - Oct 2016
Jul 2015

53320 mi

C $1900
timing chain stretch causing the car to throw code p0017 
Feb 2016

72540 mi

C $70
Both low beam headlights were gone. I had to removed the entire bumper to replace this bulbs as well as the parking/ sider light 
Saturn AURA in Virginia, United States
Jan 2007 - Jul 2013
May 2007

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. 
Aug 2007

12000 mi

US $300
Transmission failed to engage in reverse. 
Feb 2013

66200 mi

US $250
Lower control arm bushings for were loose and causing driving control issues. 
Saturn AURA in New York, United States
Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013

68300 mi

US $2000
wave plate failure destroying trans. 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

96000 mi

US $900
New struts and shocks. Also new brakes front and rear 
Saturn AURA in Washington, United States
Jan 2016 - Mar 2019
Sep 2017

104000 mi

US $375
Airbag malfunction light was in. Turned out to just be a sensor, which was replaced. 
Saturn AURA in Indiana, United States
- Mar 2010
Aug 2008

100 mi
Brakes: pads, rotors, or drums, repair 
Nov 2008

2000 mi
Rattles, squeaks, wind noise, repair 
Jul 2009

35000 mi
Motors for windows, seats, etc., repair Steering and suspension, repair 
Oct 2009

60000 mi
Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair 
Mar 2010

75000 mi
Paint or other exterior cosmetic issue, repair 
Saturn AURA in Georgia, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

77000 mi

US $600
Leaking power steering reservoir replaced. Replaced the battery. Previous leaking power steering reservoir was leaking onto the accessory/serpentine belt, causing slippage and noise. The belt was also replaced. 
Saturn AURA in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Aug 2011

39000 mi
Steering leak fixed  Window regulator Power Steering Rod replaced due to leakage, covered under extended warranty Passenger front side window regulator replaced. Covered under extended warranty 
Saturn AURA in Florida, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007

8 mi
Sales dept notes service engine soon light is on. Read codes P0060, P0056, Replaced O2 sensor and bank 1 sensor 2. Battery will not hold a charge, replaced battery. 
Jun 2008

7627 mi
Traction/Stability control light came on. No codes found. Moldy smell from AC. Oil Change. Noted power steering fluid low. 
Jan 2009

14322 mi
Oil change. Airbag light coming on. Faulty trace found, repaired PPS connector contact. Moldy smell in AC continues. Prev. owner claims Transmission clunks into gear. Not able to reproduce. 
Mar 2009

18000 mi
Vibration when turning the steering wheel. Worse at low speeds and during hot weather. Believed it was intermediate steering shaft, so it was replaced. Lubricated struts, rebalanced tires. It remains. Airbag light came on again after I got it back!. 
Apr 2009

18000 mi
Vibration when turning the steering wheel. Worse at low speeds and during hot weather. Believed it was intermediate steering shaft, so it was replaced. Lubricated struts, rebalanced tires. It remains. Airbag light came on again after I got it back!. 
Saturn AURA in Washington, United States
- Jun 2008
Sep 2006

2000 mi
Steering Wheel replaced modling defect. 
Sep 2007

16000 mi
Intermediate Steering shaft replaced. 
Oct 2007

17000 mi
Intermediate Steering shaft replaced second time. 
Apr 2008

20000 mi
Transmission Module Re-Programming 
May 2008

22000 mi
Steering Wheel Button Control Module Replaced -Cruise Control side. 
Jun 2008

21000 mi
Drivers Side Leather seat bottom cover replaced pre-mature wear. Drivers side arm rest plastic molding on auto window buttons replaced finish wear. 
Saturn AURA in Massachusetts, United States
- Jul 2007
Jul 2007

100 mi
climate control unit not adjusting fan speed. fan would remain on high at all times in auto fan mode. the fan speed would never lower itself as the in car tempeture was met. dealer replaced entire climate control in dash unit. works great now! 
Saturn AURA in Florida, United States
- Sep 2007
Sep 2007

4600 mi

US $27000
Needed fix of power steering "whining" problem. Required changing intake hose, rack and gear box. 
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Apr 2006 - Mar 2010
Nov 2006

2000 mi
Chip set for transmission was retimed 
Saturn AURA in Virginia, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Jul 2013

106500 mi

US $4900
While driving transmission started kicking all of a sudden then just stopped, pulled to the side of the road turned off engine, restart it but had only one gear available, managed to get the car to the repair shop,solenoid/wave plate failed 
Jan 2014 rough transmission shifting when driving first thing in the morning 
Mar 2015

125000 mi

US $134
Replace old battery 
Jun 2016

145000 mi

US $520
Replaced oxygen sensor bank 2. Light is still on, probably another sensor. 
Jan 2017

119700 mi

US $500
Replaced resonator had a hole in it oil pressure sender switch 
Apr 2017

153000 mi

US $130
Third brake light out 
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Feb 2007 - Dec 2018
Nov 2007

7000 mi
Door squeaks when it closes; MK: Lube? 
Sep 2010

35000 mi

US $500
tire puncture in sidewall led to tire replacement 
Jun 2016

98000 mi

US $1500
Spark plugs, cooling fan and coolant replaced 
Feb 2017

111000 mi

US $600
Replaced Bank 1 catalytic converter and O2 sensors 
Saturn AURA in Virginia, United States
Feb 2007 - Nov 2012
Apr 2007

1000 mi
Car has rough idle. Dealer says it isnt on all models but it wont hurt anything. It idles like a Harley. 
Jan 2009

21000 mi
Steering shaft caused clunk when turning. 
Apr 2009

24000 mi
Two buttons on the radio and the eject button stopped working. 
Jun 2009

27000 mi
Airbag light would come on all the time. They replaced the sensor in passenger seat. Radio would drift. Replaced antenna module. 
Sep 2009

30000 mi
Intermediate steering shaft replaced again for clunking. Passenger presence module for airbag system. 
Mar 2011

54000 mi
Check engine light. Cleared it. 
Saturn AURA in New York, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007

3000 mi
On-Star transmitter failure. 
Nov 2007

13000 mi
Fuel Tank Gas Cap Replaced 
Jun 2008

28000 mi
When turning, clunking in the steering, fixed with grease. 
Saturn AURA in Wyoming, United States
Mar 2007 - Sep 2016
Apr 2007

1000 mi
The automatic light sensor that turns on the nighttime headlights would revert to daytime for about 1 minute causing inside dash lights to brighten and headlights to go out. 
Nov 2009

35000 mi
Noise coming from intermediate steering shaft. 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

38000 mi
Cylinder chamber scored. Replaced cylinder housing. 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Jul 2007 - May 2011
May 2011

50000 mi

US $160
new key fobs 
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Mar 2007 - Jan 2016
Nov 2007

12000 mi
Multiple events, increasing in frequency, where the "service traction" warning lights up and system then turns off. When the traction turns off, the car begins to surge or "chug" like it's trying to brake or adjust my inputs. Resets when car turned off, b 
Jan 2008

14000 mi
Same as previous but occurring more frequently and with greater engine drag. (Service traction light) 
Apr 2008

19000 mi
Another "ServiceTraction" code as well as "Service Engine Soon" light during low speed driving. Engine misses and chugs, hesitates and almost stalls. Runs rough and has no acceleration. Third time, same problem. Both rear taillights leak and retain condensation for days at a time. Both were damaged during initial installation, replaced and problem resolved. Clunking noise on irregular roads bumps noted in the front passenger area. Increasing intensity over one week. Dealer greased the intermediate shaft and called it resolved. Noise gone for four days, now returned and will be taken back in to shop. 
Jun 2008

20000 mi
4th trip in for Service Traction/Engine light. Engine hesitates, loses power, and then light comes on. This time the engine was pulled and disassembled. The cam shaft and front cylinder head had too much play. Replaced front head, seals, bolts. Recalled. Continued knocking and clunking in steering. Padded fuel line with foam Bull# 06-02-32-007, replaced power steering hose. 
Jan 2009

30000 mi
Return of the knocking and creaking sound during low speed driving. Now creaking each time the car changes direction or speed. Was told an engine mount was loose and a steering bracket was loose. Tightened bolts, seems successful this time. 
May 2014

74000 mi

US $1100
Replaced front and rear struts/shocks, alignment after that. both CV axles 
Dec 2014

75000 mi

US $550
Water pump and hoses replaced due to failure of water pump seals. Coolant and power steering flush. 
Jan 2016

56000 mi

US $3500
Transmission failure 
Saturn AURA in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007

25 mi
The spare tire area under the trunk floor was soaking wet. Puddles of water. Water in trunk. 
Saturn AURA in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007

1200 mi
The fog light trim was scratched from the factory, a paint flaw from the factory, the front chrome grill was bubbling and there was a knot on the inside passenger door...all are being replaced. 
Apr 2007

2000 mi
Fog light housings were scratched, there was a knot on the inside door panel and there was a bump on the passenger side door that was taken out and repainted. 
Saturn AURA in Oregon, United States
Apr 2007 - Apr 2011
Aug 2007

2000 mi
replaced ps pressure hose per TSB 070232005, which reduced but did not eliminate pump whine. replaced right rear tail lamp due to foreign matter inside lamp (looked like hair) replaced driver's door opening weatherstrip due to large lump protruding into opening. 
Mar 2008

6000 mi
replaced left a-pillar inside trim moulding, pulled away from pillar. possibly damaged when door opening weatherstrip was replaced previously. 
Jan 2009

15000 mi
Steering coupler noise. 
Feb 2009

16000 mi
Installed new steering coupler, problem still there. Ordered and installed new steering gear. Problem now fixed. Remote control did not work sometimes. Replaced remote (in stock), problem solved. 
Mar 2010

22000 mi
Passenger seat belt light & alarm with no one in passenger seat. Passenger seatbelt alarm beeps when no passenger in seat. Dealer reset computer. 
Jan 2011

29000 mi
Second trip for intermittent noise when turning. Dealers (2 different) could not duplicate or find. I decided to put on hoist and found tire could rub front plastic splash guard. Trimmed splash guard with box cutter to provide clearance. intermittant noise and vibration when turning steering wheel. Does not always do it, but does almost every day. Dealer road tested, could not verify problem, no repair. 
Saturn AURA in Ohio, United States
Feb 2007 - Feb 2017
Jul 2007

18000 mi
Right rear passenger window was not fully opening. It bound up approximately 1/3 of the way through it's downward travel, but could be raised back to fully closed. Was fixed under factory warranty at same time as 18,000 mile scheduled maintenance. 
Oct 2007

24000 mi
Driver side exterior mirror housing pivoting freely from front to back, would not "snap" into place. Mirror actually fixed (replaced) in October about 1 week after reported. 
Jan 2008

29000 mi
"sharkfin" antenna broken while brushing snow off the windshield & roof. Replaced with new antenna that dealer had in stock. Overall, spent approx. 20 minutes at the dealer while employee searched the storage rooms for the correct part. Radio works... 
Aug 2008

42000 mi

US $50
Automatic HVAC controller not working as designed. Would blow cold air when set to 60 deg F (expected), but would blow hot air when set to 61 or higher... even when outside air temp was 80+ deg F. Fixed by replacing entire HVAC controller/head unit. 
Mar 2010

64000 mi

US $624
Wheel bearing went bad creating a throbbing hum noise at ~40MPH. Replaced under Powertrain 5 year / 100000 mile warranty. 
Dec 2010

74000 mi
Check Engine Light diagnosis of Catalytic Converter Failure. New part ordered (80,000 mile warranty on the part). Excessive Carbon Buildup in fuel injector assembly. Part Cleaned. Catalytic Converter replaced under warranty, but Oxygen sensor damaged during the repair. Oxygen Sensor damaged while replacing catalytic converter. Part was ordered. Oxygen Sensor replaced; Check Engine Light no longer "on". 
Apr 2011

80000 mi

US $1260
Rubbing noise when turning the steering wheel in either direction. Pinion gear and steering intermediate shaft replaced & front end re-aligned. 
Aug 2011

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. 
Feb 2012

90000 mi

US $1063
Front suspension clunks and rattles over bumps. Replaced Struts, Bushings, Shields on both sides. Replaced Stabilizer links & suspension alignment (in addition to the other suspension repair this trip). 
Jun 2012

94000 mi

US $1087
Left Front sway bar replaced due to a damaged ball joint. Primary symptom was a clunking noise when making low speed turns. This shop visit also included purchasing new tires (approx. half of the $1087 invoice for this visit). 
Sep 2012

99000 mi

US $458
Headlights - one went out, replaced both. Required removal of front bumper to access rear of headlamp assembly. Both key fob transmitters stopped working, replacement batteries did not solve. Replaced both transmitters. 
Mar 2013

105000 mi
Both rear calipers leaking - replaced all brake components on rear of car. Calipers, Pads, & Rotors. Sunshade for sunroof no longer retracts into roll at rear of car, instead it hangs down into the cabin when retracted. Asked for estimate of cost ($660.00), will probably repair at next regular maintenance. 
May 2013

106700 mi

US $489
CEL Lit: Fault Code P0442, Evap System Small Leak. Replaced Gas Cap before taking to dealer: CEL still on Dealer found Evap Canister Vent Valve stuck open. Fix was to replace the valve. Part=$30, Labor=$280 Also turned front Rotors ($120) 
Sep 2013

110000 mi

US $173
Left front turn signal bulb burned out. Replaced both Left and Right turn signal bulbs. 
Jun 2014

119000 mi

US $1700
Spring on left rear broken & right rear cracked. Replaced both rear springs and both rear shocks Ball joints on front left and right lower control arms were worn out and clunking when going over bumps 
Aug 2014

121600 mi

US $107
Diagnose CEL and Transmission in Limp-mode (only had 2 forward gears, reverse, neutral and park. 
Sep 2014

123000 mi
Same transmission problem as prior entry. Drove car from dealership directly to transmission shop as the estimated cost was half of dealership's esitmate. Replaced Transmission with rebuilt unit. Connection from Shift Selector to replaced transmission very loose. Lever could indicate a position other than what the transmission actually was doing (ex: Trans in "D", but Lever in "N"). Shop honored repair warranty. 
Nov 2014

125000 mi

US $390
Left-front bearing was failing causing a buzzing noise that increased in pitch as speed increased. Replaced the failed bearing, and as a preventative measure, also replaced the right-front one as it was still the original bearing. 
Mar 2016

151000 mi

US $750
Cracks/fractures in sway bar resulting in clunking noise when accelerating and decelerating. 
Saturn AURA in New York, United States
Sep 2007 - Jan 2010
Oct 2007

16000 mi
Clunking during acceleration and/or turning. 
Jan 2008

17000 mi
Fractured driver seat frame. 
Mar 2008

18000 mi
Replaced driver door seal because it was corroding. 
Jun 2008

20000 mi
Lower tone horn malfunction and needs to be replaced. 
May 2009

26000 mi
Return of intermediate shaft clunk. Fixed for approximately 1/2 a day, problem returned Driver's seat loose on mount again, told not covered, considered wear item, I think its a safety issue and intend on persuing 
Saturn AURA in Florida, United States
Jul 2007 - Jul 2010
Nov 2007

3000 mi
trim piece around shifter kept coming out. Tab underneith was broken. had to order part and will have to return to shop 
Dec 2007

3000 mi
transmission was also shifting different than usual. They checked it and advise nothing was wrong.  Also had check rough idle... said idle was rough but nothing they could do. it was normal on 3.6 liter engine 
May 2008

6000 mi
Heated seats come on randomly. They could not find the problem so they disconnected the switch by the seat While on vacation heat for both seats came on and could not be turned off because switches were disconnected. Stayed on for 2 hours. I hooked switches back up. Had to turn off at switch 2 more times. Dealer could not find issue. Pulled main fuse for heat. 
Jul 2009

14000 mi
remote control does not work all the time. Replaced both remotes and still does not work all the time, will have to return. 
Sep 2009

14000 mi
remote would not open door or work remote start. the dealer had the car 5 days and could not repair. Still happening 
Oct 2009

16000 mi
Remote would not work. They said they could not duplicate the issue. Kept car 1 week, gave it back unfixed. Car went back in 3 days later for 4 days. Still not fixed. Remote - Car went back in 3 days later for 4 days. Still not fixed. 
Nov 2009

19000 mi
still could not get remote units to work.... 
Jan 2010 remote stopped working. both replaced again 
Saturn AURA in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2007 - May 2018
Jun 2008

12000 mi
Gear "hunting" by transmission - fixed with TCM reflash per dealer. Had to specially request this be investigated and mention the availability of a reflash. 
Apr 2010

30000 mi
Sunshade rattle when opened 
Dec 2013

56000 mi

US $86
TPMS sensor had a crack in it, causing a leak from passenger rear tire 
Mar 2016

78000 mi

US $2295
Timing chain was stretched and off by 4 teeth. Severe timing delay had occurred and engine was on the brink of being destroyed. 
Jan 2018

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. 
Saturn AURA in Washington, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007

15000 mi
Clunking sound in front end when starting and stopping. Can feel it in the steering wheel. 
Jan 2009

34000 mi
Steering makes a thumping noise when stopping, then starting up. Can feel it in the steering wheel 
Mar 2009

37000 mi

US $49
Passenger seat dead. They said the wiring harness had disconnected. They reconnected it. Seat now OK 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2012
Oct 2009

41000 mi

US $434
replace bearing 
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Oct 2007 - Apr 2016
Nov 2007

7000 mi
Windshield glass split from the top edge downward. Windshield replaced. 
Sep 2008

14000 mi
Pronounced knocking in the steering wheel when turning to the right. 
Oct 2008

14000 mi
Steering knock while turning the steering wheel. 
Mar 2009

16000 mi
Right front channel of stereo stopped working. Tech decided to replace radio. Radio ordered. 
May 2009

17000 mi
Interior trim at drivers side of transmission fell off. Dealer said they would order but have not been notified after two weeks. Radio replaced and owner notified to pick up vehicle. Owner discovered that original problem still exists. Tech didn't even check to see if all speakers were working after installing new radio. And they call this "service"? 
Jun 2009

17000 mi
Right front stereo speaker replaced. During previous repair attempt, shop technician broke plastic trim on instrument panel while attempting to repair stereo system. Noticed by repairman but not reported to customer. Discovered by customer upon vehicle pick up. 
Aug 2009

18000 mi
Warranty replacement of transmission valve body assembly as well as ECM. Car was failing to shift out of first gear. 
Sep 2009

18000 mi
Transmission failed to shift out of first gear. Transmission valve body replaced as well as ECM. Failure of remote tire pressure sensor. Sensor replaced but has since failed again within two weeks. Rubber coating peeling on driver side window switch bezel.  
Oct 2009

19000 mi
Recurring failure of tire pressure monitoring system. New visit, new excuses, no fix. 
Jan 2010

21000 mi
Failure of Body Control Module (BCM) resulting in loss of brake light function. 
Apr 2013

69000 mi
Failed exhaust valve in cylinder # 6. 
Apr 2016

107000 mi

US $200
Radio totally failed 
Saturn AURA in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2016
Sep 2008

16000 mi
Noisy Intermediate Steering Shaft. I believe there is a TSB covering this. 
Jul 2011

64000 mi
CEL on. Diagnosed as vacuum problem in fuel system. Fuel pump above tank had to be replaced. Done under 5/100000 warranty by GM dealer (Steve Moore Chev - Charlotte, NC). 
Saturn AURA in Georgia, United States
Sep 2007 - Nov 2013
Mar 2008

8000 mi
Speedometer not working correctly 
Apr 2008

10000 mi
Install new speedometer. 
Jan 2009

20000 mi
Intermediate shaft needed replacement. Onstar phone would not connect - intermittant problem. 
Oct 2009

32000 mi
Emission leak caused by faulty fuel cap. Headlight shorted out 
May 2012

74000 mi
Water pump leak. 
Saturn AURA in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2007 - Dec 2011
Apr 2008

7000 mi
Service traction light came on a couple of times. Turned out to be a faulty sensor. 
Jul 2008

11000 mi
"Service traction" light came on again. It was originally "fixed" in April and was fine for a few of months. Problem took 4 days to fix. Picked up the car on a Thursday and problem came back on the following Sunday. Scheduled another appointment. 
Saturn AURA in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

2000 mi
Car pulled to the left on highway, secondary roads etc. Alignment checked dealer says OK? ,was told low profile tires were the problem. I say BS, that I think bad tire is prob. they say no ,would not look into prob. any further!? I had tires rotated fron 
Nov 2007

6000 mi
Service traction control warning 7 times, trans op. erratic. Map sensor replaced plus damaged wiring harness for bsm module from factory repaired. 
Saturn AURA in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2007 - Jan 2019
Aug 2008

13000 mi
Difficulty in shifting the car from park to drive. Brake pedal position sensor replaced. 
Sep 2008

13000 mi
"Service ESC" warning light came on. Dealer replaced Body Control Module. 
Feb 2010

34000 mi
At low speeds there was a "clunk" in the steering wheel. They replaced the gear and it fixed the problem. 
Nov 2010

47000 mi
Car overheated due to being low on coolant. Repair shop pressure tested system and could not find a leak. They refilled coolant and problem did not return for about a month. Dealer replace water pump under the Powertrain Warranty. 
Feb 2012

64000 mi

US $130
At low speeds, there was a clunking sound and occassional sqeak from the steering wheel. Dealer replace stabilizer bar and steering gear. 
Jun 2012

69000 mi

US $100
Air bag sensor replaced 
Apr 2013

78800 mi

US $100
Leaking oil due to a seal. 
Mar 2014

91000 mi

US $255
Turn signal stalk broke 
Saturn AURA in Utah, United States
Jul 2007 - Apr 2013
Jan 2009

24000 mi
Intermediate steering shaft lube to rectify noise when steering. 
Aug 2012

66000 mi

US $3500
Transmission failed. Replaced with new transmission 
Saturn AURA in Florida, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

7000 mi

US $80
 
Saturn AURA in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2007 - Aug 2011
Apr 2007

410 mi
Console latch and rear seat back latch needed adjustment. Console latch and rear folding seat-back latch adjusted. Covered by warranty. 
Aug 2008

8000 mi
There was a slight noise when turning to the right. Also, a "grinding" could be felt in the steering wheel and accelerator pedal. The middle section of the steering column(?) was replaced under warranty. The repair was successful. 
Apr 2009

12000 mi
Rear passenger window would not go all the way down. Regulator bolt was loose. 
Jun 2009

13000 mi
Noise in steering system. Steering tight, and not returning completely after a turn.  
Apr 2010

18000 mi
Steering noise. Steering rack replaced.  
Jul 2010

20000 mi
Suspension Link 
Saturn AURA in Manitoba, Canada
Feb 2007 - Jan 2013
May 2007

2480 mi
Changed defective speaker. 
May 2010

23560 mi
Lubed steering shaft. 
Oct 2012

35540 mi

C $90
replace tire sensor 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Oct 2006 - Nov 2008
May 2008

20000 mi
Recalibration of transmission to improve economy. 
Saturn AURA in Arizona, United States
Oct 2006 - Dec 2009
Sep 2007

8000 mi
The passenger seat belt indicator light does not reset to the off position when the passenger leaves the vehicle. Push tab connecting the bottom of the rear bumper to a brace was never installed at the factory. Found during routine car wash. 
Feb 2008

11000 mi
Front passenger window fell out of tracks. Key fob lost programing. 
Jun 2008

18000 mi
Seatbelt light intermittent. key fob lost programming 
Jul 2008

20000 mi
Passenger seatbelt light and warning tone malfunction Fob doesn't retain program or code. 
Jan 2009

26000 mi
Both fobs not working. Made an appointment to get the fobs reprogrammed and an oil change. Service manager said that, despite the appointment, he was too busy to get to the car. 
Feb 2009

28000 mi
Airbag sensor malfunctions. Passenger seatbelt won't activate or deactivate with the ignition on. When someone gets in the car, you have to turn off the ignition and restart to activate the passenger bag. No code thrown = dealer clueless. Both fobs quit working AGAIN - both replaced. 
Jun 2009

30000 mi
Steering intermediate shaft replaced 
Saturn AURA in Nevada, United States
Oct 2006 - Apr 2012
Oct 2006

1686 mi
The transmission shifted hard at low speeds. The dealership reprogrammed the transmission control module (TCM) and now the transmission works just fine. 
Nov 2006

4000 mi
The passenger side tail light assembly needed to be replaced because a piece of the internal plastic was broken. 
Dec 2007

21000 mi
Every time I would turn the air conditioning on their was a pulsating noise coming from the engine compartment. When I would turn the air conditioning off the noise would go away. The passenger side panel turn signal light was burned out. When making left and right turns there was a noticeable power steering whine coming from the engine compartment. The dealership discovered that the pulsating noise when the A/C was running was the A/C compressor clutch seizing. The dealership replaced the A/C compressor and the noise went away. The new turn signal light bulb that the dealership installed did not work so they now need to replace the wiring harness for the light. 
Jan 2008

23000 mi
The light now works after the dealer replaced the wiring harness. The dealership installed the 2nd generation of the power steering hose and now the power steering whine is gone. The pulsating noise that my air conditioning was making before came back. Previous visit dealership replaced air conditioning compressor which solved the problem temporarily. Now the dealership discovered a leak in a air conditioning hose. Parts are on or 
Feb 2008

24000 mi
AC system low on R134 due to leak at compressor discharge hose at crimp fitting. Replaced hose and recharged the AC system. 
Aug 2008

36000 mi
The red plastic insert in both driver and passenger rear tail lights was warped or melted. Dealership said that the LED lights were too hot causing the plastic to melt and warp. Dealership replaced both tail lights. 
Jul 2010

66000 mi
The panoramic sunroof would not open. The dealership found that the sunroof track was binding which prevented the sunroof from being able to be opened and closed. The dealership installed a new sunroof frame. 
Aug 2011

87000 mi

US $877
Steering would lock up when making low speed turns. Dealer replaced the power steering rack and the power steering pump. 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Oct 2006 - Sep 2012
Nov 2006

211 mi
The cabin roof was leaking due to a problem with the satellite antenna gasket. A new antenna was ordered and installed under warranty. The problem has not recurred Cabin roof leaking. Dealer replaced Satellite Antenna and gasket. Under Warrantee. 
Apr 2009

12000 mi
Wife's remote keyfob not working. Replaced battery and noticed that battery connection was detached inside the unit. Took to dealer and they examined, ordered a replacement, as they had none in stock. Dealer replaced keyfob, working fine. 
Sep 2012

29000 mi
Both front struts were leaking. 
Saturn AURA in Nevada, United States
Oct 2006 - Oct 2012
Oct 2008

20000 mi
The Basic intermediate steering shaft clunking problem, fixed by lubrication. 
Jun 2010

38000 mi

US $43
Drivers power seat stopped working.  
Nov 2011

54000 mi

US $450
ISS replaced with GM repair kit 
Aug 2012

64000 mi

US $900
Front struts leaking, replaced both of them Both front wheel bearings worn to the point of being unsafe, both replaced. 
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2006 - Dec 2009
Nov 2008

3100 mi
Serious transmission latency issues between gear shifts. At times it will several seconds hunting for the next gear and seems confused. Was told it was normal and not an issue and no TSB was available to reflash TCM. 
Saturn AURA in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2006 - May 2011
Mar 2007

5000 mi
top part of onstar antenna separated from the base due a broken piece (bolt?) Dealer replaced the antenna and all is well- no charge to me. 
Jul 2007

7800 mi
ECS and ABS lights on. Bad sensor on right front wheel for abs/ecs due to "frayed wire" Unit was replaced and all is fine. Right front ESC/ABS sensor- "frayed wire". The unit was replaced under warranty 
Jul 2008

16000 mi
Steering shaft issue-lubed and repaired under warranty 
Sep 2009

24000 mi
Steering shaft issue- replaced 
Aug 2010

30000 mi

US $100
Brake caliper not working properly. Item was replaced  
Sep 2010

30000 mi

US $100
power steering pump replaced 
Jan 2011

34000 mi

US $430
worn right front wheel bearing 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Dec 2006 - Mar 2009
Sep 2007

28000 mi
Said sulfer in gas, try to use other brands of gas. Light came on the two more times CAT Converter for emissions ordered Intermediate shaft binding Shaft Replaced, but something not put back as shaft and light from engine bay is visible from driverside footwell. 
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2006 - Jun 2015
Sep 2007

13020 mi
Sunroof cover rattle 
Jul 2008

28520 mi
Final Repair for Sun Roof rattle under TSB. Roof no longer rattles - Fix successful 
Apr 2009

44640 mi
Clunk sensation felt by owner when turning steering. Cause: corrosion. Replace steering column intermediate shaft. Noise in the front end when going over bumps: -Replaced front stabilizer links 
May 2011

83060 mi

C $367
Driving in torrential rainstorm, wipers stopped working. Car could not be driven until storm finished. Problem diagnosed by dealer as broken wiper transmission. Dealer replaced wiper transmission module. Wipers now functional, working O/K 
Nov 2011

96100 mi

C $400
Front End Noise, Track Rod End replaced 
Jan 2012

97960 mi

C $384
Engine Light Remains On. Scan for codes and found Purge Solenoid Sticking. Remove and replace Purge Solenoid During visit dealer identified PCM calibration required 
Aug 2012

108880 mi

C $1400
Vehicle kept stalling and eventually stopped. Diagnosed as inoperable fuel pump. Fuel Pump module replaced 
May 2013

121520 mi

C $560
P/S Wheel Bearing noisy - Replaced 
Saturn AURA in Colorado, United States
Sep 2006 - Mar 2010
Oct 2006

2000 mi
Driver Express down did not work. 
Feb 2007

3000 mi
Replaced both rear tail lights due to condensation. 
Oct 2007

8000 mi
Transmission re-flash for poor shifting performance 
Saturn AURA in Colorado, United States
Sep 2006 - Jun 2018
Apr 2007

11000 mi
Slight transmission leak caused by torn seal 
Sep 2010

66000 mi

US $1200
Leak in power steering pump. No action - cost prohibitive at this time. 
Oct 2013

113700 mi

US $1020
Sunroof had a 'warp' hole in the main glass body causing major internal leaking. Suspension bars needed replacing 
Feb 2014

118400 mi

US $85
Headlight and front driver blinker needed replacing. 
Mar 2017

155000 mi

US $450
Radiator hoses replaced. 
Jun 2018

173000 mi

US $750
Radiator fan replacement. 
Saturn AURA in New York, United States
Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007

9000 mi
Transmission computer software needed upgrade Left taillight replaced due to fogging. 
Dec 2007

12000 mi
Power steering hose replaced under warrantee 
May 2008

15000 mi
Intermediate steering shaft replaced. 
Saturn AURA in Oklahoma, United States
Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007

15000 mi
Power steering pump makes a whining sound while turning. Dealer ordered a new hose of some sort. 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2007 - Feb 2014
Feb 2007 cosmetic door trim piece bent during shipping. Noticed during vehicle delivery. Part ordered and appointment made for replacement of trim piece. 
Aug 2007

6000 mi
sunshade rattle, had it fixed during routine maintenance (oil change) 
Sep 2007

7000 mi
sunroof leak at drain hose 
Apr 2008

11000 mi
Rear door driver side outer weather strip torn. Required replacement. Trim panel at same door had broken clip. Trim panel was replaced. 
Jul 2008

13000 mi
Infamous IRS clunk. 
Mar 2009

20000 mi
Driver side C-pillar trim piece popped off because of a broken tab. Part replaced from one in retailer stock. 
Nov 2009

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. 
Dec 2009

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. 
Feb 2010

29000 mi
Upon acceleration, would feel slight pop in steering wheel. Dealer replaced intermediate shaft. 
Oct 2010

38000 mi

US $65
passenger air bag would sometimes turn off even though passenger was seated. Eventually the check air bag light came on. Found wiring under drivers seat ripped out from loom and pass. seat connector undone. Wiring repaired. 
Saturn AURA in Florida, United States
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

10000 mi
Fixed rattle in sun roof shade. 
Saturn AURA in New York, United States
Feb 2007 - Aug 2008
May 2007

2000 mi
Sunshade rattling when opened. Dealer ordered new sunshade and will call when it arrives to schedule appointment to install it. 
Jul 2007

4000 mi
New sunshade installed to resolve rattle. Info and Reset buttons on steering wheel intermittently fail to work. Dealer could not reproduce, so not fixed. Annoying delay when accelerating from transmission. Was told it is a characteristic of the car (and is actually reported by many people on the Internet as per my own research). 
Aug 2007

4000 mi
Vibration/popping noise when turning right from steering column. Dealer ordered new intermediate steering shaft. 
Sep 2007

5000 mi
New shaft was ordered, but it was incorrect one. Problem was inadvertently resolved when tech took apart steering shaft. He did something (no one is sure what!) to fix the problem unintentionally. So for now the problem is gone. New redesigned cruise control/info center switch installed on steering wheel to correct previously reported problem with functionality being intermittent. Problem has not happened again. Passenger side seatbelt reminder light did not come on when passenger was seated in front seat. Buckle replaced and resolved the problem. 
Nov 2007

7000 mi
Steering shaft noise returned. Fixed as per a service bulletin that the dealer found. Sunshade squeaking when closed intermittently. Technician attempted fix. Better but not fully resolved. Sunshade is now misaligned as well. TCM update for harsh / delayed shifting 
Dec 2007

8000 mi
Steering shaft fix did not work. Noise came back within a few days. Returned and entire steering shaft replaced. Now steering is off center and loose. I need to bring it back yet AGAIN for this SAME problem (for the FIFTH time!). 
Jan 2008

9000 mi
Previous attempt to repair steering shaft made problem worse and caused a power steering leak. Had to get GM involved and the service manager of the dealership to get the problem finally resolved. Sunshade and sunshade module replaced - Problem finally resolved 
Mar 2008

11000 mi
Major water leak from reading lamp area after a rainstorm. Suspected drainage problem due to previous sunroof repair. Could not duplicate. Car towed back to shop after roof leaked again causing engine light to come on and engine to lose power. 
Apr 2008

13000 mi
Left car at another dealership to try and find water leak. Despite extensive water testing could not reproduce the leak. Previous dealer advised resealing of the windshield but water still entered during rain. 2nd dealer said probably not windshield. Steering wheel mounted audio controls not working properly intermittently. Volume up sometimes lowers the volume. Volume down sometimes changes to next radio station. Problem duplicated and new steering wheel switch ordered. 
May 2008

14000 mi
Received $3,500 settlement from General Motors for violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. [Related to unrepaired water leaks.] Car sold. Although part was ordered during previous visit for steering wheel controls, dealer never called. But strangely part was not needed because when they originally removed and reinstalled the control it started working normally again. 
Saturn AURA in Kansas, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007

20000 mi
Knocking noise over bumps. Left strut replaced under warranty. Problem solved. 
May 2007

26000 mi
Heard slight popping noise when turning and looseness in the steering column. Went on test drive with mechanic so I can help ID the noise. Noise ID'd as steering wheel half shaft u-joint. This is the part that allow the steering wheel to telescope in and 
Saturn AURA in New Hampshire, United States
Dec 2006 - Sep 2012
May 2008

31000 mi
A knocking noise when turning the steering wheel at high angles, such as when backing out of a parking space. Could be felt in the steering wheel as well as heard. 
Oct 2009

58000 mi

US $50
thumping noise from front end on sharp turns. Could be felt in the steering wheel. Intermediate steering shaft replaced.  
Jan 2011

71000 mi

US $45
There was a knocking sound coming from the front end that increased in frequency and severity with speed. Mechanic found loose left front sway bar and re-torqued. Problem solved. 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
Dec 2006 - Sep 2014
Jan 2007

2500 mi
Control buttons on steering wheel became misaligned. 
Oct 2007

22000 mi
Power steering made noise when turning wheel sharply to the right or left. Dealer said that there was a service bulletin for power steering hose. Replaced hose under warranty. Vehicle made a popping/grinding sound when turning steering wheel. Dealer said that the Intermediate shaft was bad. Replaced under warranty. 
Feb 2008

29000 mi
Cold start chirping sound. Dealer knows problem exist. Replaced power steering reservoir. Didn't solve problem. GM is aware of this issue. Clunking rattle noise from the drivers side strut area. Worse when driving cold. Dealer replaced front strut upper bearing. 
Sep 2008

46000 mi
HEARING A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN TURNING WHEEL. TEST DROVE AND HEARD POPPING NOISE. TRACED TO STEERING COLUMN. LUBE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CUSTOMER IS HEARING THE SUNROOF RATTLE ESPECIALLY DRIVING ON BUMPY ROADS. TEST DROVE AND HEARD THE RATTLE BY RT "A" PILLAR. LOWER PILLAR AND TIGHTEN THE RETAINING CLIPS. LOWER FRT HEADLINER AND RESECURE WIRING. 
Nov 2008

52000 mi

US $116
Clunking rattle noise from the drivers side strut area. Worse when driving cold. Dealer replaced front strut . Successful repair under extended warranty. Tire pressure light stays on. Dealer found no signal from tire pressure monitor. Replaced tire pressure indicator sensor under extended warranty.  
Apr 2009

62000 mi

US $100
Replaced right door lock actuator that was causing error message light to go on--cleared light error message 
Feb 2011

95000 mi
TORE TRANS DOWN AND FOUND WAVE PLATE AND 3-5 DRUM DAMAGED. REPLACED 3-5 DRUM, WAVE PLATE AND OVERHAULED K7243 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER AND SEAL REPLACEMENT 
Jun 2011

101000 mi

US $704
Replaced bank one rear convertor. Replaced worn timing chains per bulletin 07-06-01-014. J0820 Camshaft timing chain replacement. 
Sep 2014

180000 mi
My transmission needed repair again. Decided to get rid of vehicle instead of spending 3000 dollars. 
Saturn AURA in New York, United States
Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
Oct 2007

6000 mi

US $50
intermediate shaft needed to be fixed. There was a "thumping", or "banging" sensation in the steering wheel when turning left or right. Problem has re-appeared and a sevice app't has been made for Dec. 5. 
Dec 2007

7000 mi
replace the intermediate shaft. 
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Nov 2006 - Oct 2010
Feb 2010

54000 mi

US $120
The transmission self-destructed. Lots of noises and after it was in the dealer, it totally went bad. The frame for the drivers seat broke. they ordered parts but they haven't arrived yet. the remotes both quit working. was not battery related in the remotes. 
Mar 2010

54000 mi
Replaced drivers seat frame. 
Saturn AURA in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2006 - Dec 2017
Dec 2006

1000 mi
Center high-mount brake light was out - bad harness which was replaced. 
Apr 2007

5000 mi
Air conditioning did not work. 
Aug 2007

9000 mi
Sunroof shade rattled. Dealer supposedly ordered/replaced shade, but the problem got worse. I ended up fixing the problem myself. Fixed sunroof shade rattle myself. 
Nov 2015

75600 mi

US $275
Alternator replacement 
Dec 2016

82000 mi

US $250
Emissions issue - fuel tank pressure sensor needed to be replaced. 
Saturn AURA in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2006 - May 2012
Oct 2008

42000 mi

US $1100
Rack and pinion had to be replaced. GM refused to pay anything. GM lost customer for life. 
Jun 2009

55000 mi

US $1300
replace right lower control arm assembly 
May 2012 needed new rings and valves 
Saturn AURA in Vermont, United States
Oct 2007 - Dec 2012
Dec 2007

15000 mi
"Crunchy" sound in steering when turned at low speeds. Dealer replaced lower control arm under original factory warranty. 
Mar 2012

78000 mi

US $75
The car shifted "hard" in third gear. They deleted the "learned memory" of "my shifting pattern". Seemed to solve the problem but over the next two weeks, it merely moved it to fifth gear. I give up! 
Saturn AURA in Indiana, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008

12000 mi
Ticking engine. Power steering whine. Clunking struts. 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2017
Apr 2009

12000 mi
Radio replaced. CD player made skipping or tracking noises, started suddenly overnight. Fine one day, noisy nextday. called dealer, they ordered radio, said it would be a few weeks, it was a few days! replaced radio, washed car and no other troubles. 
Jun 2009

14000 mi

US $120
front 12 power outlet wasnt working . fixed .  rattle associated with head liner. dealer said it was the wind deflector. seems fine. no noise, but will monitor this issue 
Oct 2009

20000 mi
Replace steering gear. There was noise while steering, audible whine but not constant. Fixed fine. 
Feb 2010

25000 mi
Strut mount was making noise in front end. sounded like a golf ball in a jar wrapped in fabric. funny but that description got the tech to know what it was right way! oredered and installed part. fine now! 
Feb 2011

31000 mi
Sun Roof liner rattle. repaired speaker rattle. replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2014

59000 mi

US $1480
Engine service light would not reset. Software update did not solve. Timing chains stretched, all replaced. Chain guides replaced as well, slight wear. 
Mar 2016

74000 mi

US $3400
Failed transmission. 
Saturn AURA in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2010 - Nov 2014
Mar 2010

38440 mi
Connector behind dash came loose, flickering lights. Dealer covered all.. very happy 
Saturn AURA in Indiana, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Apr 2011

72000 mi
throddle body 
Jul 2011

73000 mi

US $50
muffler detached from manifold. 
Saturn AURA in Kansas, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2012
Dec 2011

72000 mi

US $50
windshield wiper nozzles were brittle and cracked, causing fluid to be sprayed inside hood cavities. Replaced nozzles, problem solved. 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
Dec 2010 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

78000 mi
Transmission failed 3 times in one week - dumped the car. 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2007 - Jan 2010
Nov 2007

10000 mi
Intermediate steering shaft replaced to fix a clunking sound when steering. 
Sep 2008

20000 mi
Had to have the intermediate steering shaft replaced to fix a clunking sound when steering. This was the second time. First was around November 2007. 
Jul 2009

31000 mi
Cylinder #2 misfire code causing a check engine light. Engine had a dead miss in cylinder #2. The dealer discovered a crack in the rear cylinder head. Entire cylinder head was replaced with a new complete head from GM. 
Saturn AURA in Georgia, United States
Dec 2011 - Jul 2012
Jan 2012

25000 mi

US $98
Dead battery 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Dec 2007 - Feb 2009
Jan 2007

3000 mi
Transmission control reflashed due to hard shifting under warranty. 
Jun 2007

12000 mi
Steering knuckle replaced. 
Aug 2008

49000 mi

US $180
ESC module wire grounded (chafed wire located by center console) causing transmission downshift to low gear on highway (yea, that was fun). 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2008 - Jul 2010
May 2008

7000 mi
Slight rattle in sunroof shade when riding over bumps. Dealer recommended fix and made correction under warranty. 
Jan 2010

21800 mi
Strut needs replacement 
Feb 2010

23300 mi
Strut was defective or damaged. 
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2008 - Jun 2009
Jan 2008

6200 mi
replace noisy starter affected by cold temp, replace strut mounts due to noisy right front suspension. the problems still exhist after parts replacement 
Feb 2008

7440 mi
repair noisy shifter 
Mar 2008

8680 mi
replace interior door panels to 08 panels due to flimsy door handles on old panels. replace rear emblem due to discoloration and peeling. Reprogram transmission and engine, still shifts poorly at low speeds. replace evap purge solenoid, very noisy sou 
May 2008

13640 mi
Replace arm rest. Leak supposedly from the sunroof drain. Noisy transmission shifter. Squeak and rattle from various doors. Minor damage to the front of the hood. Scratch 
Sep 2008

19220 mi
Whining power steering pump. Rattle emmanating from right and left side of upper dash. Chrome strip that runs along exterior door sill, gap closed up. 
Oct 2008

22320 mi
Rattle from dash. Movement in driver seat and creaking. Sunroof shade rattles. Kink in right front pillar trim. 
Dec 2008

25420 mi
Knocking sound form suspension. 
Mar 2009

29140 mi
Knocking sound finally repaired after replacing both front struts. This took a year and a half for them to figure out after swapping numerous parts. 
Jun 2009

29140 mi
Car bought back. Recurring problems included erratic idle, strange noises in cold temps on start up, and brake problems. 
Saturn AURA in Virginia, United States
Dec 2007 - Dec 2010
Jun 2007

3200 mi
Squeaky sunroof. Shop verified and used a spray silicone to coat the rubber gasket. 
Sep 2010

63000 mi

US $100
Traction control solenoid. 
Nov 2010

64000 mi

US $100
TCS light back on so had to replace cylinder head. Day after catalytic converter went bad. 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2016
Apr 2008

2000 mi
Driver's rear quarter panel had a paint run in it. 
Nov 2013

35900 mi

US $700
replaced steer shaft and replaced front brakes. 
Jan 2014

36300 mi

US $1300
Tie rod ends and boot, lower idler arm bushings 
Dec 2015

50000 mi

US $200
Needed injectors cleaned 
Saturn AURA in Manitoba, Canada
Nov 2007 - May 2014
Feb 2009

19220 mi
HVAC stopped working one very cold morning for approx. 1 minute. It came back on, and never happened again. Technicians couldn't find a problem, so replaced entire HVAC control unit, as it was under warranty. 
Mar 2010

39680 mi
Right rear shock made "thunk" noise when going over bumps - was defective, so replaced. Squeeky HVAC fan - blower motor replaced. Hood not latching closed properly every time - latch realigned (no charge for repair). 
Sep 2011

64480 mi

C $900
Needed a new power steering gear - power steering fluid was leaking into the boot. Repair not imminently needed, but if not taken care of in the next few months, much more expensive repair likely needed. 
Jul 2012

78500 mi
Broken reverse-3-5 wave washer Intermediate steering shaft replaced Power steering hose leaking - was replaced 
Dec 2012

88660 mi

C $800
Driver-side headlight connection shorting out - connection replaced. Rear sway bar bushing was replaced (car was making a thunking noise over bumps). 
Mar 2013

90520 mi

C $1350
Right headlight cutting in and out periodically. Replaced high/low bulbs and 4 wiring connector terminals reinstalled. Replaced steering gear - part under warranty, so only labour charged. Left front ball joint showed excessive wear - replaced. 
Jul 2013

97720 mi
Strut mount bearing replaced Trunk wouldn't open. Found open wire and repaired. Stabilitrak and ABS stopped working. ABS harness caught on axle shaft and pulled wires from hubs. Replaced front hubs. Replaced right front outer CV boot. 
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2009 - Sep 2014
Jun 2012

55180 mi

C $600
driver side auto door lock doesn't work. Replaced whole lock module. knocking sound came back while steering. I had this issue 2 years ago, part was replaced at that time, and it came back again. 
Aug 2013

63200 mi

C $900
The rear caliper was leaking break oil. Replaced. One of the rear spring was broken, replaced both. 
Sep 2013

63240 mi

C $200
water pump leaking 
Jun 2014

72540 mi

C $1000
replaced front suspension 
Sep 2014

74400 mi

C $200
passenger ball joint is loose 
Saturn AURA in Washington, United States
Jan 2007 - Jun 2018
Sep 2007

7000 mi
check engine light on - replaced cam shaft senser, cam shaft actuater, turned out to be cam shaft senser rubbing against engine block and shorting out 
Nov 2008

25000 mi
Power steering unit noisy - dealer replaced power steering reservoir replaced Radio fading out - dealer replaced radio. 
Nov 2013

93400 mi

US $750
Had to replace waterpump 
May 2015

109100 mi

US $465
Instrument panel gage needles did not light up - replaced instrument panel cluster 
Sep 2016

120000 mi

US $4300
Transmission went out stuck in low gear 
Saturn AURA in Ohio, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2014
Sep 2009

32000 mi
check computer for delay in shifting 
Oct 2009

32000 mi
Service airbag light, chime activated. IDC message and remained at alert until vehicle was refueled. After vehicle was restarted warnings were not present. Informed that seat sensor might send false warning due to high humidity situations 
May 2011

59200 mi

US $850
Bad solenoid switch for emission control canister 
May 2013

82000 mi

US $71
Fractured valve stem. Required replacement of that wheel TPS unit. 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
May 2009

29000 mi
Transmission shift delays. reflashed with curent software 

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2007 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2012
Feb 2012

54500 mi

US $850
replaced intake gaskets because of oil leak replaced coolant bypass gaskets-no heat when engine was at idle or at stop lights. 
Apr 2012

56230 mi

US $290
loose rocker arm. torqued rocker arm and cleared error codes. loose rocker arm. torqued rocker arm and cleared error codes. 
Saturn AURA in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2015 - Jan 2016
Jul 2015

168000 mi
Power steering pump developed a leak and then high pressure power steering pump hose developed a large crack resulting in a serious power steering fluid leak. 
Sep 2015

169000 mi

US $12
looked in the engine saw the wire to the female connector had a broken wire so I ordered another female adapter for the MAF/IAT sensor, spliced wires. dealers est. cost $2137.08 my actual cost $12.89 + free shipping from amazon prime. 
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2015 - Oct 2016
Jun 2015

109740 mi

C $750
cross-over manifold gasket leak 
May 2016

123940 mi

C $1
intermediate steering shaft grinding, bought repair kit designed to lubricate steering shaft. 
Aug 2016

126980 mi

C $200
windshield wiper transmission 
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Jan 2007 - Jun 2011
Aug 2007

5000 mi
Repaired storage compartment; Would not stay closed. Ordered part came in quickly and repair was completed in half a day. 
Sep 2007

5000 mi
Bezel on right driver door(interior) began to peel. Dealership ordered part and replaced at no charge. 
Oct 2007

6000 mi
The dash began to come apart above the instrument panel. They ordered new part & installed. 
Jan 2008

10000 mi
Front air dam was cracked; Called dealer and they ordered part. They called me when it came in and fixed it in less than an hour 
Dec 2008

24000 mi
I noticed a chirping noise upon startup. Took vehicle into the dealer. They were able to replicate the problem, but unable to find where the noise was coming from. Have to take it in again. 
Mar 2009

27000 mi
Shop was trying to determine where chirp noise came from. They changed the serpentine belt, then replaced crank shaft.  
Saturn AURA in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2010 - Apr 2018
Nov 2012

118300 mi

US $70
Replaced Power Steering Pump. 
Mar 2014

148000 mi

US $103
Replaced transmission shift linkage cable due to failed cable. 
Jun 2017

190000 mi

US $100
Replace rotor and pads. 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Feb 2007 - Jun 2014
Sep 2008

22000 mi
Power window button sticking. Button replaced. 
Saturn AURA in Oklahoma, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2012
Jul 2008

45000 mi
Replace catalytic converter. 
Oct 2009

57300 mi

US $65
Cleaned out clogged AC/Heater tubes. 
Dec 2010

78000 mi
Steering column fixed. They said they added fluid/ lube to it to fix the rubbing noise. 
Saturn AURA in New York, United States
Feb 2008 - Apr 2014
Mar 2008

14000 mi
Replace broken air deflector. Silent recall - replaced at no charge. 
Oct 2009

27600 mi

US $264
Replace cracked wheel rim. Not covered under warranty. 
May 2010

31000 mi
Lube Steering Shaft due to clunking sound when turning at slow speeds. replaced broken key fob 
Oct 2010

35000 mi
Replace steering shaft due to return of clunking sound. – covered under warranty after begging. 
Jul 2011

41000 mi

US $17
Passenger side washer nozzle broke. Bought replacement from dealer and self installed $17. Passenger side washer nozzle broke. Bought replacement from dealer and self installed $17. 
Apr 2012

48000 mi

US $300
Ball joint and control arm on passenger side required replacement. Grind noise when turning slight right. Replace passenger side ball joint / control arm. Heard grinding noise when turning slow to the right. 
May 2012

48000 mi

US $900
Weld failed causing broken driver seat frame. Weld failed causing broken driver seat frame. 
Sep 2012

51000 mi

US $42
Factory boot ruptured. Replaced with lifetime greasable boot tie rod end. 
Oct 2013

58000 mi

US $1000
Power Steering failed mid-turn. Replaced high pressure hose and return hose with dealer parts at a third party shop. Repaired work failed and had to be redone a few days later. Power Steering failed mid-turn. Replaced high pressure hose and return hose with dealer parts at a third party shop. Repaired work failed and had to be redone a few days later. 
Jan 2014

60000 mi

US $1
coolant leaks near pulley. Not repaired. Transmission oil coolant line leaking. Not repaired. oil seeping through valve covers and possible other locations. Not repaired. 
Apr 2014

61000 mi
Coolant leak near pulley Transmission oil coolant line leaking. oil seeping through valve covers and possible other locations. 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2016 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016

99000 mi
Brake lights failed to come on and front brakes were not functioning properly 
Saturn AURA in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2007 - Jan 2010
Nov 2009

17900 mi
Defective intermediate steering shaft that was causing a "clunk" over bumps and in turns. 
Saturn AURA in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2013 - Jan 2022
Jul 2014

79200 mi
Linkage cable broke. Covered by recall 
Apr 2015

95000 mi

US $240
worn, replaced sway bars Struts both sides, replaced and aligned 
Jul 2015

101200 mi
New strut assembly nut had loosened causing a banging of the strut assembly on bumps 
Feb 2016

109300 mi
Trunk latch release button not working trunk won't open. checked connections, swapped relay. can here relay switching so button and electrical connection good. inspected wiring to latch no obvious damage. Next will replace mecahanism 
Mar 2016

110000 mi

US $40
Replace passenger side headlight. Major pain Blown speaker passenger door, removed panel and replaced speaker 
Mar 2021

115000 mi

US $50
. Cut exhaust studs at flange and doubled up gaskets, closed with a bolting bracket. Car went into limp mode. Traction Control service indicator. Reduced engine power. 
Saturn AURA in Ohio, United States
Sep 2006 - Jan 2007
Oct 2006

6000 mi
Side airbag cover was not there, just a hole where it should have been. 
Saturn AURA in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2006 - Apr 2008
Nov 2006

3000 mi
Experiencing poor FM reception with the radio. Stations drift. Radio is basic Aura radio (no XM, no multi-disc CD player. Dealer ordered an antenna amplifier to attempt to improve reception. Install scheduled for 12/13/06. 
Dec 2006

4000 mi
Problems with poor FM radio reception since delivery. In November the dealer identified it and agreed it was a problem and ordered an antenna module. It was installed, but problem isn't completely gone. Better, though. 
Feb 2007

5300 mi
Noise from front end going over bumps. Sounds like loose bushing. Mechanic could not definitively isolate it, but heard it too. Escalated to zone service rep. 
Sep 2007

12000 mi
The temp gauge began reading higher than normal. I noticed it on a road trip. The next weekend, on another road trip it did the same, but the ambient temp was much cooler. Did not go into red, but over 1/2(normal is just below 1/2 scale) 
Oct 2007

13000 mi
The temp gauge began reading higher than normal. I noticed it on a road trip. The next weekend, on another road trip it did the same, but the ambient temp was much cooler. Did not go into red, but over 1/2(normal is just below 1/2 scale). T-stat replaced 
Jan 2008

16000 mi
Cruise control would not set. Automatic locks stopped working. Transmission Control unit reprogrammed with latest update. 
Feb 2008

17000 mi
Broken front air dam. Replaced under special program to address this issue. 
Saturn AURA in Arkansas, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

147000 mi

US $332
Right front wheel bearing 
Saturn AURA in Tennessee, United States
May 2011 - Mar 2016
Jun 2011

141000 mi

US $3050
car would not shift into 3rd or 4th gear. I have the 4 speed automatic. I limped the car into the dealership. Replaced the transmission. I paid for the entire repair. 
Oct 2011

144300 mi
Leaking water from a bad crossover pipe or gasket. Dealer wanted 400 dollars for repairs. I did not have repaired. I add water when low. 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Sep 2016
Aug 2013

69900 mi

US $42
Coolant reservoir was dripping fluid at a slow but steady rate, probably due to a very small crack, although I was unable to see it even after removing the tank. 
Feb 2014

72800 mi

US $127
Oil filter adapter gasket leaking. 
Mar 2015

83000 mi

US $33
Trunk support gas struts/springs had worn out and trunk lid would slam shut. Replaced gas springs. 
Aug 2015

87800 mi

US $24
Replaced hood prop gas strut because the old one would give out unexpectedly, allowing the hood to suddenly slam shut. 
Nov 2015

91000 mi

US $66
CD changer stopped working a long time ago. Finally got around to having it replaced with another factory 6-disc changer. Coolant was being lost fairly rapidly, accompanied by the sound of fluid flowing and sloshing around while driving. Radiator cap was found to not be maintaining pressure. Replaced radiator cap. 
Dec 2015

92000 mi

US $57
Coolant reservoir inlet gasket cracked and was leaking. Replaced gasket. 
Feb 2016

94000 mi

US $42
Master power window switch on driver's door would lower but would not raise passenger window. Replaced master power window switch. 
Jun 2016

99000 mi

US $334
Coolant pressure cap was not maintaining pressure, causing coolant to be ejected from the overflow bottle. Pressure tested and found the cap to be defective. Replaced with OEM cap purchased at the dealer. Car failed to start after sitting for a few days. Battery tested and found defective. Replaced battery. Windshield washer nozzles cracked causing washer fluid to be ejected under the hood and not sprayed onto the windshield. Ordered replacement washer nozzles online and replaced. Replaced side marker lamp assembly & bulb on the passenger side. The old one had a broken retaining clip that caused it to fall out of its hole in the fender and dangle by the electrical wires. Ordered OEM replacement part online. Plastic T-connector in the cooling system cracked during an uphill drive on a hot day, resulting in total loss of coolant. Towed to dealership, replaced T-connector, refilled coolant. Car shudders (like driving over rough terrain) and lacks power when maintaining speed or gently accelerating uphill in 4th gear. Shuddering stops and accelerates normally if throttle is applied more aggressively to induce downshift. 
Sep 2016

99000 mi
Car was riding roughly and produced a galloping sound. Tires were worn unevenly at the edges, especially the inside edge on one tire. Was advised shocks, struts, and strut mounts needed replacing. 
Saturn AURA in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2006 - Sep 2010
Nov 2006

1860 mi
dome light switch stopped working because the plastic inside was warped/melted. Saturn ordered new dome light and installed in less than an hour. The dome light was fine before I took the car into another dealership for a tint, so I'm thinking it may ha dome light switch stopped working because the plastic inside was warped/melted. Saturn ordered new dome light and installed in less than an hour. The dome light was fine before I took the car into another dealership for a tint, so I'm thinking it may ha 
Mar 2007

4340 mi
Microphone wire for On-star somehow got loose so they replaced it. 
May 2008

19220 mi
Air dam replacement and rust spots buffed out. Was an error code on transmission computer, cleared and the doors would lock/unlock again. 
Dec 2008

27900 mi
Coolant Temp sensor conked out, pinging temp at -40 so engine was being flooded. Wouldn't start for a while, but eventually got it started and drove to dealer. Dealer fixed within couple hours by replacing sensor under warranty. Seal around OnStar antenna was leaking so water got into the map light assembly. Because it's been so cold, no water leaked into the cabin, but once in the shop, it thawed and water leaked through the map light onto the gear shift. Dealer resealed. 
Saturn AURA in Virginia, United States
Sep 2006 - Dec 2011
Jul 2007

4000 mi
a/c intermittent ops.Dealer replaced controller. 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
Sep 2006 - May 2009
Dec 2008

15000 mi
Intermediate steering shaft was replaced to fix clunking noise while turning at low speeds. 
Saturn AURA in Georgia, United States
Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014

167000 mi
2 Recalls - One was fixed the other... I sold before I ever heard if the parts came in. Also repaired broken water pump. Did not repair: Catalytic Converter 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Oct 2014 - Jul 2016
Dec 2015

100000 mi

US $1000
Oil leak, $800. 3 gaskets replaced Spark plugs and plug wires replaced at time that gaskets were replaced as recommended, $200. 
Saturn AURA in Virginia, United States
Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Jun 2014

80000 mi

US $200
two front wheels replaced/rack and pinion leaking/can't do front end alignment until the rod is fixed 
Sep 2014

80000 mi
Oil leaks Water pump leaking coolant Rack and pinion leaking, needed new tie-rod end. New battery died (last straw) possibly because the windows were left down and the inside of the doors got wet in the rain. That started the electrical issues (ie doors locking/unlocking randlomy - had to remove the door lock fuse). 
Saturn AURA in Ohio, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

99000 mi
Dash Information Cluster would not reset or change 
Saturn AURA in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2009 - Mar 2011
Jan 2011

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. 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 
Saturn AURA in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2010 - Mar 2014
Sep 2010

92000 mi

US $60
Wiring faulty causing various problems;most annoying is seat warmer turns itself on ALL the time. They can never find it,& I doubt they try:/ They charged me for diagnostics, even tho they fixed NOTHING! I complained,but they made me pay 
Dec 2010

95000 mi

US $100
Tranny for windshield wiper motor died, and with all the snow and road spray it was too dangerous to drive without working wipers. Dealer repaired it in 2 days because they had to order a part. Covered under warranty minus deductible. 
Oct 2013

129500 mi

US $225
Thermostat needed to be replaced. Check engine light had come on, and something smelled awful. 
Saturn AURA in Virginia, United States
Feb 2007 - Dec 2016
Mar 2007

1000 mi
Left front wheel bearing was replaced because ABS sensor yanked from harness. Original indication was ABS light on dashboard and message in Driver Information Center "Service Traction." 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Jun 2008 - Jul 2012
Jul 2008

3000 mi
Reduced eng power, service traction, traction off lights on, repaired body connector. This is 3rd trip to dealer for same problem, the 4th time these lights came on 1st time problem corrected itself. Car ran rough when lights on, onstar said car unsafe. 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2008 - May 2011
Apr 2009

11000 mi
Car made a noise when turning left, shop adjusted bushing 
Saturn AURA in New York, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008

10000 mi
Intermediate Steering Shaft. Replace Front Rotors and re-surface rear rotors due to pulsation/Vibration and noise. Also, replace Intermediate Steering Shaft due to clunk/pop while turning. Repairs were covered under warranty. 
Saturn AURA in California, United States
Jun 2007 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008

11000 mi
Window control on drivers door for back rear right window would not work. Had it replaced. 
Dec 2008

16000 mi
Remote to unlock the car was not working. The circuit board was bad. They replaced the remote for me, under warranty. 0 charge. Very pleased. 
Saturn AURA in Ohio, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

18000 mi
Steering wheel grinded when turned. Problem was some loose or misaligned housing/bracket. 
Saturn AURA in Ohio, United States
- May 2009
May 2009

76000 mi

US $95
Replace broken tire pressure sensor. 
Saturn AURA in Quebec, Canada
May 2007 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008

6200 mi
Replace intermediate steering shaft (very well known problem on all Aura adn G6 cas) 
Apr 2010

13520 mi
Repaint trunk (4 or 5 rust bubbles) under GM waranty; the job was scheduled with Saturn last fall but not executed; a Chevrolet dealer did it last week under GM warranty and did a nice job. 
Saturn AURA in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2007 - May 2011
Oct 2007

4788 mi
Intermittent radio reception Radio update (poor reception) 
Feb 2008

8680 mi
Door/dash trim alignment. Could not be realigned without showing gaps at the base of A-pillars. 
Jun 2008

12400 mi
Dash/door trim cannot be aligned based on existing TSB. 
Nov 2008

17360 mi
Three radio buttons unresponsive (incl. Eject). Whole head unit replaced. 
Nov 2009

27280 mi
Windshield washer hose disconnected Windshield washer reservoir ruptured Loud squeak in Driver seat 
Mar 2010

31620 mi
Faulty dome light, loose switch Wrong part ordered (dome light) Part replaced 
Oct 2010

38440 mi
Sensor errors on passenger seat, then driver seat Sensor replaced, problem returned same day Sensor issue was finally a battery issue (had not been checked) 
Nov 2010

39680 mi
Cruise control would not stay on. Second time in three years. Bad reception on radio after cruise control repair. Amp and cable replaced. 
Jan 2011

40920 mi
Windscreen washer sprayers both failed. Tubing and sprayers replaced. 
Feb 2011

41540 mi
Noticeable ticking noise from passenger side heater. Dealer attempted to lubricate parts. Problem returned within a day. 
Mar 2011

42780 mi
Cruise control failed again (third time in 3 years), this time with brake lights either turning on on their own or not turning on at all. 
Apr 2011

43400 mi
Radio, then amp dead. 2 weeks to replace radio, then 2 weeks to replace amp ! 
May 2011

43400 mi
Right side heater still making ticking noise when sold. 
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

4960 mi
When the car is cold or when it is raining the steering 'squeeks' when turning hard right.It is an intermitent problem--goes away when the car warms up. The rear passenger side door needs to be slamed hard for it to close properly--they adjusted the door --but it still isn't right--i'll get them to do it right at my next visit 
Nov 2007

6200 mi
The Dealer had ordered The necessary parts for the steering problem they diagnosed in October.I returned to the dealer Nov.26TH--they installed the parts[Under Warranty] and the problem is now resolved 
Feb 2008

8680 mi
The 'Steering intermediate shaft' was replaced 11/26/07--to resolve the 'squeeking' problem in steering--the noise returned soon after--returned to dealer 02/28/08--and the shaft was 'reajusted'--this seems to have resolved the problem. 
Saturn AURA in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2009 - May 2010
May 2010

29760 mi
Fuel injection system replaced. 
Saturn AURA in Colorado, United States
Sep 2007 - Dec 2016
Jul 2009

16000 mi
Both keyfob's battery brackets broken at solder joint. Keyfobs replaced. Trim blistering around window controls, part also replaced. 
Jan 2012

41000 mi
Noticed oil leak from under car. Took in to dealer. Replaced bad front cam seal under warranty. Took less than 2 hours. 
Dec 2013

61000 mi

US $750
Replace leaking oil pan gasket 
Mar 2014

61000 mi

US $1000
Blown drivers side strut. Replaced all struts/shocks 
Saturn AURA in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2007 - Oct 2011
Feb 2008

4340 mi
Perform campaign 07219 - service update - front air dam damage. 
Saturn AURA in Texas, United States
Jan 2008 - Nov 2009
Mar 2008

33000 mi
Cracked coolant overflow filler reservoir causing cooling leak. 
May 2008

35000 mi
Driver's Seat track was cracked. Seat became unsecure and would move in any direction. Dealer damaged the seat back when reinstalling the seat. 
Jun 2008

40000 mi
Rear Left power window would not roll down. Problem was a defective clip holding the window to the regulator. The only way to get this clip was to order a whole new window. 
Oct 2008

59000 mi

US $100
Car loosing coolant and running hot. Replaced water pump, car is still slowly loosing coolant and running hot. Took car to a second dealer, could not find problem. Escalated to Saturn Customer Assistance Center, sent me back to the dealer.  
Dec 2008

62000 mi

US $100
Car loosing coolant and running hot. Third dealer replaced head and intake gaskets. Said coolant overflow reservoir was warped. Problem still exists, except there is now an antifreeze odor. Car is at dealer number 4. Problem is 4 months / 10,000 miles old Blower motor made ticking noise. Dealer replaced blower motor. Now there is a loud roar and vibration that can be felt in the wheel and pedals. Repair was worse than original problem. 
Jan 2009

66000 mi

US $100
Replaced heater core. Coolant smell went away for 2 weeks, and then showed back up. Will call shop and schedule a follow up appointment. 
Feb 2009

69000 mi

US $100
Cruise control would not set, doors would not lock or unlock automatically, D, I & L all did the same thing, backup lights did not work. Dealer reprogrammed transmission control module. Seems to have fixed problem. New heater core eliminated coolant smell for a month; the smell is back. The temperature still fluctuates when the heater is off. Dealer tells me that some coolant smell is normal and temperature is supposed to fluctuate constantly. Saturn CAC notified. 
Mar 2009

75000 mi

US $100
Squeak in steering wheel. Replaced power steering gears. Car running hot. Dealer could not find problem, but it was easily duplicated on a 1,000 mile road trip. Car back in the shop. 
Apr 2009

79000 mi

US $100
Air conditioner condensation dripping on floor. Cleaned A/C drain. 
Jun 2009

84000 mi

US $100
Condensation dripping on passenger's side floor mat. Dealer allegedly unclogged A/C drain. Problem not fixed. Tried another dealer. Found cracked evaporator housing. Repaired. Problem solved. A/C would not cool down very quickly. Would occasionally not turn or or turn off. Found A/C system was overcharged. Purged and refilled A/C system. Now operates as designed. Car overheats and temperature fluctuates. Dealer says car is operating as designed but there may be some air in the system. Says the problem should fix itself. Problem has not gone away in 30,000 miles. 
Aug 2009

88000 mi
Evaporator housing cracked again. Replacement ordered. 
Sep 2009

90000 mi
Replaced cracked evaporator housing. A/C no longer drips on floor but cabin fills with antifreeze vapors. 
Nov 2009

90000 mi
Three dealers could not fix antifreeze fumes leaking into cabin. Made me sick, stopped driving car. 
Saturn AURA in New Hampshire, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2014
Nov 2011

99700 mi
Coolant tank and connection piece replaced. Coolant tank was cracked and needed to be replaced, as well as a plastic connector that was completely rotted out and making it impossible to hold coolant. 
Feb 2012

102500 mi

US $181
Still having coolant leaks. A connection broke and a clamp was replaced. 
Apr 2012

105000 mi
Coolant still leaking. System pressure tested and all clamps were replaced to ensure they were all holding properly. Brought to a different mechanic who did this all free of charge. 
Mar 2014

130000 mi
Head gasket issues 
Saturn AURA in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007

50 mi
intermittent radio reception 
Sep 2007

10000 mi
Wobble from front end over 40mph - dealer says no issue found - but now I will lemon law the car. This car was delivered with several defects: warped rotors, bad radio, bad sunroof shade etc. Car also has many rattles. 
Saturn AURA in Florida, United States
Mar 2009 - May 2015
Apr 2009

34000 mi
When turning left or right the steering wheel made a clunking noise. The intermediate steering shaft was replaced. This is the second time it has been replaced. 
Feb 2015

114700 mi

US $768
Water pump was replaced. 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2009 - Jan 2022
Mar 2014

80000 mi

US $20
windshield washer nozzles 
Saturn AURA in Oklahoma, United States
Apr 2009 - Sep 2020
May 2009

21000 mi
Both keyless entry remote fobs had broken battery terminals due to poor soldering. Took fobs apart and resoldered using good quality flux and solder. They are working fine after repair. 
Sep 2009

27000 mi
Air bag system gives false service required message. 
Nov 2009

28000 mi
replaced faulty passenger seat airbag sensor 
Dec 2009

29000 mi
faulty oil level sensor broken driver's side seat frame 
Feb 2010

30000 mi
Had to contact Saturn customer service to help locate part as dealer could not find part source. Claim was escalated and part found with 10 days. Part sent to dealer for installation. faulty sensor replaced, oil level indicator function is now normal 
Nov 2010

36000 mi

US $50
Computer had to be reprogrammed after losing all coding for most accessory functions including lights, remote access, pedal control. 
Saturn AURA in Indiana, United States
Aug 2007 - Sep 2013
Dec 2007

11077 mi
Radio had weak reception. There was a technical bulletin on the problem. Dealer replaced at no cost. 
Sep 2008

21560 mi
The steering column had rubbing sound in it during turns. Dealer checked but couldn't find anything. 
Sep 2012

73000 mi

US $1100
Had a coolant leak. Dealer replaced water pump and seals. Partially covered under extended warranty Windshield washers stopped working. dealer replaced pump motor. Covered under extended warranty. 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
- Dec 2011
Dec 2011

37000 mi
I have had to replace the battery twice about a year apart. The first time it went dead I had to get a jump start to get to work and it shorted out my audio system nothing else just the radio. Still not fixed!  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 seemed to be leaking from the rear windshield drivers side, I put windshield RTV on it thought I had it fixed but I still have a leak from someplace. I will either go all the way around the window with RTV or have it replaced. Then wait. 
Saturn AURA in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2007 - Jul 2015
Sep 2014

86800 mi
Center brake light out. Replaced LED & circuit board R/H brake light out. Replaced LED & circuit board L/H headlight out. Replaced bulb 
Nov 2014

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. 
Saturn AURA in Ohio, United States
May 2009 - Dec 2015
Jun 2009

29000 mi
"Info" button on steering wheel stopped working. 
Jul 2009

32000 mi
Windshield wiper switch on steering column did not operate in all positions. Removed and replaced by dealer under warranty. When lifting car to replace wheel, lift caught rocker panel below passenger doors, cracking panel. Rocker panel replaced by dealer at no cost. 
Mar 2010

46000 mi
The fender mounted turn-signal repeater on the driver's side collected moisture that would not dissipate. Replaced the whole light assembly. Passenger side airbag does not turn off when passenger leaves. Passenger side seat belt warning continues to flash & periodically ding without passenger in seat until car turned off and restarted. Could not replicate at dealer. Moisture collects in driver's side tail light assembly. Previously replaced passenger side tail light assembly for same problem. Told not a problem, they all do that, so long as it dissipates on its own and does not collect in bottom of tail light. 
May 2013

131000 mi

US $400
Shift cable broke 
Apr 2014

154500 mi

US $900
Replace power steering pump and steering rack 
Dec 2014

164000 mi

US $487
Radiator separating at seams. Replaced radiator 
Dec 2015

181000 mi
Unknown persistent oil leak 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009

53000 mi
Heater switch on the drivers seat 
Sep 2009

54000 mi
Heated seats would just turn on while you are driving 
Saturn AURA in Illinois, United States
Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007

5000 mi
Service air-bag light came on. Found to be a loose connection in the door, (was a side air-bag.) 
Nov 2007

10000 mi
Had a 'rubbing' noise when turning the steering wheel hard. Shop said it was the exhaust rubbing against the heat shield(or something like that). 
Sep 2008

19000 mi
AC not cooling as before. Part had to be ordered. When going to pull out or overtake, severe lag in power when accelerator pressed. When approaching stop sign one occasion & red light on another, brakes did not respond immediately when pressed. Part replaced and AC now working. Had a rental car for the day. 
May 2009

23000 mi
Instrument cluster display sometimes inoperative Steering made a popping sound when turning. They replaced right front strut mount. Cruise control got stuck and car kept accelerating. Cruise switch sticking so was replaced. 

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2007 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan

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

Saturn AURA in Washington, United States
May 2007 - Apr 2014
May 2007

500 mi
Purchased the car on 05/19/2007 Returned car to dealer 05/23/07 due to warning light from the driver information center saying "Service Hybrid" Dealer replaced blown fuse related to Hybrid powertrain controller. 
Jul 2007

5000 mi
Blown fuse. Short in wiring related to the hybrid components on the car. Dealer unable to locate fault/short in likeliest wire, restrung the wire. Replaced fuse. 
Dec 2007

12000 mi
The main fuse for the Hybrid system blew again necessitating this time due to a problem in the fuse block. The service group replaced the fuse block. The main fuse for the Hybrid system blew again necessitating this time due to a problem in the fuse block. The service group replaced the fuse block. 
Mar 2008

19000 mi
A blown fuse caused the transmission control unit to lock the car into 2nd gear. The problem was caused by a short in the wiring. The wiring was restrung which resolved the short. 
Oct 2012

90000 mi
The ECM on the hybrid system had 'gone bad' The part was covered under warranty. They installed a replacement that has been working find since. 
May 2013

97000 mi

US $1000
The compressor had failed and required replacement. 
Nov 2013

104900 mi

US $350
Parking brake cable snapped. Replaced unit. 
Saturn AURA in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2008 - Jul 2011
Oct 2008

5000 mi
Fuel measuring meter problem 

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2007 Saturn AURA 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Saturn AURA in Florida, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

7000 mi
Replace intermediate shaft on steering. 
Saturn AURA in Washington, United States
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007

1000 mi
Driver-side front fender had a small dent that the neighbor noticed after we parked the car in the driveway the first time. The maintenance manager determined that the dent occurred prior to the car being painted at the factory. 
Apr 2007

2000 mi
Dashboard was misaligned due to an installation mistake at factory. Trunk lid was off center in opening, so the gaps were visibly uneven on each side. Dealer farmed work out to a body shop, which had to adjust the taillights and bumper fascia to acheive correct alignment. Power steering whines excessively and causes minor vibration in the steering wheel. Dealer indicates no problem exists, but I don't buy it. 
Oct 2007

7000 mi
Hood was out of alignment. Trip to the body shop only changed the misalignment but did not correct it. Sunroof rattles incessantly over minor bumps, but they were unable to reproduce the problem. Left rear door interior trim was scraping against the interior door trim. New trim piece was installed and problem resolved. 
Saturn in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2006 - Mar 2010
Saturn AURA in Florida, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

6000 mi
rear shelf panel vibrating,both front door panels misaligned 
Feb 2008

12000 mi
Center console rattling away and loose and cheap. Ordered a new one. 
Saturn AURA in Virginia, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2011
Oct 2007

5000 mi
Nut found missing on trunk lid support arm. 
Saturn AURA in South Carolina, United States
Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007

29000 mi
Drivers side seat heater switch short - heater would turn itself on randomly resulting in hot buns 
Saturn AURA in Ohio, United States
Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

19000 mi
Rattle noise on front driver side. Very noticable driving under 35 mph and on rougher roads, could not hear over 35 mph. Dealer replaced the steering intermediate shaft...this did not fix the problem. Dealer indicated that the problem was a strut and had to order a part. 10 days for part to be received and strut replaced. 
Feb 2008

20000 mi
Dealer ordered a new strut & parts which took about 10 days. When parts arrived, dealer found a separate issue that appears to be the result from the manufacturing. The strut casing was not aligned properly. It was repaired. 
Sep 2008

29000 mi
Front pass door was rubbing the paint to the metal. Initially said they could not replicate the problem (of course not since the door had rubbed enough paint off); they found that both doors were misaligned (mfg problem), fixed the doors & painted Had very small rust spot on truck, under the metal trim. Was fixed & painted. The lock on the rear passenger door would not automatically lock or unlock. Had to order the part. Rattle noise on both sides, similar to problem reported Jan 08 for the just the driver side. Indicated that the problem could not be replicated ("all cars make that noise"). Saturn is aware of the problem & will determine fix. Will return once Saturn 
Saturn AURA in Michigan, United States
Dec 2006 - Nov 2008
Feb 2008

15000 mi
Low oil level warning indicator. Dipstick indicated full. After an oil change, low oil level continued to display. Parts were ordered. 
Saturn AURA in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007

4000 mi
wiper blades would stop in the middle of the downward sweep, then use that position as their "park" 

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2007 Saturn AURA 4-door

4-cylinder hybrid automatic 2WD

Saturn AURA in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2007 - Sep 2007
Jul 2007

4000 mi
Cold start hesitation/stalling almost every day after sitting overnight. Took 3-4 starts before engine would stay running. They reflashed the computer (did not fix the problem). Also returned next day (<5 min) to have tire pressure sensors retrained- flas Also returned next day (<5 min) to have tire pressure sensors retrained- flashed. 
Aug 2007

5000 mi
Still has Cold Start stalling. They replaced the fuel pump, but problem still occurs. Still has Cold Start stalling. They replaced MAF sensor, not fixed. Tried to blame "bad gas", drained tank, cleaned lines, fuel rail, etc, put "known good" gas in. Problem returned the next 2 days. Back in the shop. Cause still unknown. 
Sep 2007

5000 mi
Cold start stalling persists before and after this trip to service(have it on video),but not while @dealer.Saturn sent engineer.Service Mgr still claims bad gas despite common sense indicating contrary. Saturn Corp eventually agreed to repurchase vehicle. 

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2007 Saturn AURA 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Saturn AURA in New Mexico, United States
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010

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