Doors to the vehicle will intermittently not unlock, either with key fob, or from inside the vehicle when the power lock button is depressed. At this time the front passenger door will not unlock or open, even when the lock is manually placed into the unlock position. This is a safety hazard due to the fact that in an emergency the front passenger door is unable to be opened, possibly causing an occupant to be trapped. The rear doors will not lock with the power lock switch or key fob. Those doors are able to be unlocked manually. This poses a security issue as the vehicle cannot be properly secured. I would like general motors to pay for the needed repairs to the doors/door locking system.
2008 Saturn Aura: doors won't lock, open or latch
32 of the 433 complaints about the 2008 Saturn Aura describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
When I shut the front driver or passenger side door they won't stay shut. This only happens if you open the door from the inside. It started with the driver side door first now its both front doors. To get it to shut you have to oil the outside handle like your going to open the door. This is very unsafe!!!! Sometimes also the doors won't unlock with the car in park or if I turn the car off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. While driving various speeds or when the vehicle was parked, the door locks would lock and unlock independently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact would manually lock all the doors. Upon returning, the doors would be unlocked. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. James martin chevrolet (6250 woodward ave, detroit, mi 48202 (313) 875-0500) was contacted and stated that there were no recalls for the doors. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
My trunk button only works on occasions and 2 of my door won't lock or unlock if it's hot outside. If it's cold all my doors work. It's crazy! I have to walk around my car locking all my doors. Although locked or not the alarm will go off. I have had to change my water pump 2 times in this car. I took it in for brakes & they're saying it needs to be changed again! There's no way I should be doing this. The water pump was changed twice by an actual dealership. This car has serious issues especially in the heat!
While driving, the door locks engage and disengage repeatedly. The key fob doesn't work at all, the doors have to be manually locked / unlocked .however they will unlock / lock on their own while sitting in the driveway.
Front drivers door and front passengers door will not unlock in any way, the door will not open from the inside handle or outside handles. The manual lock can be toggled, the key fob moves the locks it up down and the electronic unlock button inside works but the doors won't open. You have to climb into the back of the car and out the rear doors. I see this is a very popular issue on car forums and wonder if it should be a recall and gm should be held accountable.
Takata recall power locks continuously locking and unlocking, whether the car is in motion or stationary. Had instance where door would not unlock on drivers side from outside or inside. Extreme safety hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. The contact stated that the recall repair of the electrical system caused other parts of the vehicle to fail. The front doors unlocked by themselves, the trunk would not unlock, and the rear doors would not unlock when using the automatic key. Furthermore, the engine light sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 88,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. The contact stated that the four interior power door locks unlocked and locked continuously with a clicking sound. The failure occurred whether the vehicle was in operation or parked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
While driving, the door locks engage and disengage repeatedly. Fuse continually blew. Had to pay for a body control module repair, only to have another bcm repair pursuant to a recall regarding the brake lights. Dealer said the repairs were distinct and would not refund for the door lock repair. Currently, the door locks still do not work as expected, as the passenger side rear door does not respond to any electrical signal to open or close.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. While driving approximately 35 MPH, all four doors on the vehicle unlocked without warning. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer stated that all four door actuators and the two front door locks needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
On july 14, 2014, interior door locks stopped unlocking and locking. Car is parked in the garage and is intermittently locking by itself. I am reluctant to drive because I don't want to get locked in this car. Based on the comments on the internet, this is a common occurrence with this model car. Please advise.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2008 Saturn Aura door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 2008 Saturn Aura?
32 of 433 owner complaints about the 2008 Saturn Aura (7%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Saturn Aura?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Saturn Aura
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