Saturn Aura years to avoid
No model year of the Saturn Aura stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Saturn Aura years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Saturn Aura complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Saturn Aura problems
All model years combined.
- Steering390
- Transmission375
- Electrical257
- Brakes211
- Driver assistance150
- Airbags150
- Lights146
- Engine113
- Acceleration97
- Fuel system62
- Seats58
- Body28
Most reported problems on the Saturn Aura
Check engine light 83Adaptive cruise 79Airbag light 77Loss of power 67Won't start 64Won't shift 58Door locks 50Jerking 47Stalling 39Transmission failure 38Engine failure 33Harsh shifting 25Fuel pump 25Slipping 19Fuel smell 19Fuel leak 18
Saturn Aura problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95 | 2 | Airbags | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2009 | 72 | 390 | Steering | 100,000 | 4 | 12 | |
| 2008 | 68 | 433 | Transmission | 79,000 | 4 | 18 | |
| 2007 | 58 | 607 | Transmission | 78,000 | 3 | 13 | |
| 2005 | 95 | 5 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 3 | Steering | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Saturn Aura
What years of the Saturn Aura should you avoid?
No single model year of the Saturn Aura has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Saturn Aura?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Saturn Aura?
Steering, with 390 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (375) and electrical (257).
How many recalls does the Saturn Aura have?
5 recalls between 2000 and 2010. The 2009 model year has the most, with 4.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Saturn Aura?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history