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2008 Saturn Aura electrical problems

93 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000.

owner complaints
93
of this car's complaints
21%
typical mileage
80,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1
  • Ignition: switch
    1
  • Ignition
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Saturn Aura electrical problems in other years

2005200720082009

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2008 Saturn Aura owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 31, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · NM

engine fuse box gets extremely hot and after turning car off fails to turn on again until it has completely cooled down transmission slipping continuously

Filed Feb 21, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · PA

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.

Filed Oct 31, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · AL

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.

Filed Aug 2, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

My vehicle’s 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 vehicle’s 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.

Filed Jun 13, 2024 · Electrical, Fuel system · AL

Nobody has inspected my vehicle. However my rear passenger airbag on the driver's side has malfunctioned and blown out the rear interior panel and the service airbag light is on this just happened 4 days ago and there was no accident to cause it.. my transmission is not functioning properly as of yesterday it has a jolt like jerk when shifting into another gear and doesn't want to go all the way into park. And my speed odometer bottoms to 0 and all electrical equipment fails temporarily while driving I have video proof of this happening. My safety as well as other motorists are at risk if this keeps happening... ATTENTION THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY ACCIDENTS !!! YET.....

Filed Mar 12, 2024 · Electrical · TN

Yes my 2008 Saturn Aura 3.5 v6 has a Electrical issue it's goin to get someone killed...

Filed Sep 14, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · 120,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights intermittently failed to illuminate. The brake lights occasionally illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical Stability Control) and was taken to the dealer and dielectric lubricant was added to the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector. The contact was unsure if attaching the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer and relearning the brake pedal home position was performed. The contact stated that the failure started 9 years after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 160,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH with cruise control activated, the vehicle lost cruise control functionality with the "Service Traction" message displayed. Additionally, the brake lights turned on unintendedly. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated; however, the brake lights would turn off while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · IL

My ABS, traction control service, and ESC service warning lights came on everytime i started my car for about a week and they kept shutting themselves off and on every now and again. Now none of those service lights come across my dashboard and none of my fuses are bad. I found a recall for my car, that applies to my vehicle but its not showing up when i put in my VIN number.

Filed Mar 2, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · IA

The brake light comes on by itself for no apparent reason it will turn on like you Are braking this could cause and accident it also will slip out of park for no rhyme or reason also which is scary I park on a.hill and luckily I had my wheels turned towards the curb so it didn't move when it happens multiple times

Questions about the 2008 Saturn Aura electrical

Does the 2008 Saturn Aura have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 93 complaints about the electrical of the 2008 Saturn Aura, 21% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2008 Saturn Aura electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Saturn Aura electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Saturn Aura have the most electrical problems?

The Saturn Aura model years with the most electrical complaints are 2007 (104 complaints), 2008 (93 complaints) and 2009 (59 complaints).

Other 2008 Saturn Aura problems

Transmission 124Steering 112Brakes 62Driver assistance 47Lights 45Airbags 26Acceleration 22Engine 22Locks 19Seats 19Body 18Fuel system 10Suspension 9Wheels 6Tires 3Visibility 3Seat belts 2

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