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2009 Saturn AURA repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 137 repairs.
2009 Saturn AURA electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 37 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
| 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). |
| 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. |
| 3000 mi | Replaced HVAC ECM module and reprogrammed to vehicle. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 21000 mi | Groan returned in A/C system. Clutch was bad, same as last time. Compressor replaced again. |
| 51800 mi | Recharged system but didnt hold more than a few days. Leak was found in condenser and needed to be replaced. |
| 57000 mi | The driver's side heated seat didn't work, but i never bothered checking it out; probably a loose plug or something. |
| 117000 mi US $213 |
Electrical system problem. Suspected due to leak in weather stripping. Failed door actuators, Failed trunk release. Lights system blowing fuses |
| 38200 mi | Left rear door lock did not work |
| 45000 mi | Left rear locking actuator was defective and was replaced. |
2009 Saturn AURA 4dr Sedan
169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $75 |
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. |
| 44200 mi C $306 |
HVAC not working correctly, not cool enought. a/c Condenser Leak |
| 120000 mi US $250 |
Turn signal stalk not working correctly. replace stalk |
| 81000 mi US $20 |
Replaced both headlights |
| 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. |
| 92900 mi US $700 |
Combination switch for turn signals bad |
| 100000 mi US $300 |
Shorted out tacometer |
| 79000 mi US $20 |
rr speaker began crackling. |
| 60500 mi US $253 |
Car would not start. Battery was shorted out. Replaced battery. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 71900 mi US $100 |
Tire pressure monitor malfunction |
| 78300 mi US $100 |
Tire sensor |
| 11000 mi | Vent motor replaced. |
| 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. |
| 31000 mi | One power door lock replaced due to periodically not actuating. |
| 38000 mi | Keyless entry key fob shorted out and required replacement |
| 47700 mi | My other key fob shorted out just like the first one and required replacement. So now both fobs have been replaced once. |
| 55000 mi | Front driver's side speaker in door intermittently stopped working. Dealer replaced speaker due to loose coil contacts. |
| 65100 mi C $100 |
battery was toast |
| 15000 mi | power window switch |
| 32000 mi | Rear speaker replaced. |
| 95800 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. |
| 2000 mi | Front right directional signal bulb blown upon delivery of new vehicle. |
| 54000 mi US $125 |
Fuse block was replaced once part was found |
| 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 |
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