CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Saturn Aura has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 390 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (213 reports).
2009 Saturn Aura recalls
Most common 2009 Saturn Aura problems
Problem areas named in the 390 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 213 |
| Power Train | 66 |
| Electrical System | 59 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 59 |
| Service Brakes | 40 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
What owners report
Power steering quit working majority of the time but will randomly start working again but won't work for long.
My steering wheel started to randomly shake while I was driving this car through a car wash that I go through monthly. all of a sudden my wheel locked up and flashing warning signals appeared on my dashboard âSERVICE ESCâ making me at a loss of electric power steering assist. I never got in an accident or anything. It just happened while I was driving through a car wash.. I know my vehicle should be involved in the loss of electric power steering assist as it has had every symptom and have had multiple 3rd party mechanics tell me the same thing that this is under a recall, but when I check I do not see this recall for my VIN. I was very concerned for my well being and am confused why thi
The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently lost power steering functionality. The message "EPS Failure" was displayed. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14E044000 (Steering); however, the contact related the failure to the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 64,194.
The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and making left or right turns on several occasions, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering wheel became firm and required added effort to turn the steering wheel while driving. The contact stated that simultaneously, the EPS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted each time, but the failure reoccurred a short time later. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
I was driving and all of a sudden I lost power steering and I had to get over pull over and I was freaking out I could have crashed my dash was saying service ecs
2009 Saturn Aura questions
Does the 2009 Saturn Aura have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2009 Saturn Aura: Electrical System:Wiring; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Steering:Electric Power Assist System; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl); Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saturn Aura?
Based on 390 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (213), Power Train (66), Electrical System (59).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.