CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Saturn Aura has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 432 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (129 reports).
2008 Saturn Aura recalls
Most common 2008 Saturn Aura problems
Problem areas named in the 432 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 129 |
| Steering | 113 |
| Electrical System | 92 |
| Service Brakes | 59 |
| Exterior Lighting | 46 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 43 |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 |
| Air Bags | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 19 |
What owners report
The Air Bag Service Warning Message and warning light is illuminated I took the car back to the dealership had it serviced and a month later the message and light are on again. The passenger Air Bag sensor is malfunctioning sometimes it doesn't detect the passenger most times it detects a passenger when there isn't one. The tail and brake lights work intermittently. The steering system is dangerous. There's vibrating in the steering wheel and accelerator pedal at all speeds, the steering wheel pulls and jerks when braking and hitting bumps, the steering doesn't hold alignment and the power steering works intermittently.
My electric power steering stopped working. Not safe to drive. This was fixed prior on recall. I did not own car then.
My 2008 Saturn Aura had the transmission shift cable safety recall completed. The same rollaway condition has returned. GM and the dealer refused reinspection and repair, stating the vehicle âhas lived its life.â This recall addresses a known rollaway safety risk, and the condition still exists.
The power train has failed the car won't start the fuses and relays are burning up and the transmission shifts so hard at a jolt almost. The service ecs ecm and service airbag indicator staying lit and the back passenger airbag looks like it's about to deploy it's a safety hazard I love my car I've only had it a year and I don't know what is happening or why.
My vehicleâs make and model have received recalls as stated online, however, my specific VIN does not state any recalls. I am having the same symptoms with the airbags, electrical, and transmission as the recalls stated with my make and model. I believe there should be recalls for my vehicleâs VIN. My check engine light has been on, and it is not shifting the way it should. My airbag warning light also turns on at times.
2008 Saturn Aura questions
Does the 2008 Saturn Aura have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Saturn Aura: Electrical System:Wiring; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Steering:Electric Power Assist System; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Saturn Aura?
Based on 432 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (129), Steering (113), Electrical System (92).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Saturn Aura has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.