Check a VIN

2005 Saturn Aura problems

The most common problem on the 2005 Saturn Aura is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Aura model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
99
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2005 Saturn Aura problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Saturn Aura 99

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 99 bulletins for the 2005 Saturn Aura

What 2005 Saturn Aura owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Airbags · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn aura. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Tires · 90,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn aura. While driving at an unknown speed, the front driver side tire suddenly deflated without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire pressure sensor monitor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 19, 2016 · Steering · 58,000 miles · CA

Electronic power steering went out in 07-26-2009,12-26-2013 and 12-15-2015 when on hwy and city streets.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Transmission · 112,335 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift into park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated the contact's VIN was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 112,335 and the current mileage was 112,435. Updated 8/19/14*cn the consumer stated the manufacturer added the vehicle to the recall. The owner has been reimbursed the cost of the repairs. Updated 8/28/2014

Filed Sep 28, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 20,000 miles · MA

Rear right door electric lock control inoperative.

Used buying checklistWhat to check on a 2005 Saturn Aura before you buy

Compare the 2005 Saturn Aura

Other model years

200020052007200820092010

Questions about the 2005 Saturn Aura

Is the 2005 Saturn Aura reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2005 Saturn Aura, fewer than a typical Aura model year.

What is the 2005 Saturn Aura year score?

The 2005 Saturn Aura scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Saturn Aura: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Saturn Aura?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2005 Saturn Aura have?

No recalls on record.

Share your experience with the 2005 Saturn Aura

Tell other buyers what went wrong and what it cost. We review every report before it appears, and we never publish names, emails or VINs.

No names, contact details or links. Reports about a dealer or a person are not published.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used 2005 Saturn Aura?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history
Is this car on a recall?Check VIN