2008 Saturn Aura: steering wheel locks up

Filed Dec 28, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · LA

Ets or etc comes on randomly when it's wet and rainy traction control comes on constantly brakes are sticking trouble shifting gears power steering locked up has to have the power steering pump changed I recently bought this 08 aura and approximately 1month of having it the front passenger wheel broke off including control arm throwing myself in the car into the other lane of traffic almost causing an accident very terrifying also when the power steering pump went out and it broke the serpentine belt had to have that changed along with power steering pump oil leak low tire pressure checked light constantly on traction control light comes on and off constantly ectecs light comes on constantly bakhtar spend constantly when trying to go uphill like there is no traction when parking brake is applied all wheel steel spin as if the brake is not applied brake rotors and brake pads where wear out very often back brake caliber problems transmission seeming to slip years rpms are fluctuating core having problems exhilarating in the previous boxes to check axing what was wrong with the vehicle I was only allowed to pick three I have more than three to complain about suspension steering wheels ABS system ABS light comes on and off constantly every day fuel system and lighting lights come on by there self brake lights do not work or work when they want to fuel system is burning a lot of gas for no reason no acceleration from stop rpms fluctuating dashboard lights cut on and off cruise will not disengage tire sensor light comes on constantly every day all day

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Steering · 95,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Steering · 48,900 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the power steering fluid was leaking on the exhaust and advised the contact not to drive the vehicle since it could catch fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 48,900. Updated 10/14/14

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Steering · 106,000 miles · TX

The steering wheel locks up randomly. I am able to steer however it is very hard, I basically loose my power steering. I have been lucky because each of the 4 times it has occurred I was traveling at a low speed and I was able to control the car. Each time, I turn the car off and restart it and everything is fine. I have called my dealership several times and they still do not have the parts in.

Filed Jun 10, 2010 · Steering · 65,100 miles · LA

2008 saturn aura 4 cyl has power steering problems. Light comes on and off and then the steering locked up while I was driving at about 45 MPH. Turned off engine and restarted and steering was back. Having this problem for about 6 months. Saturn said needs new motor for about $300. Ridiculous!!