2009 Saturn Aura engine problems

Filed Nov 9, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 185,456 miles · TX

I was driving home on hwy 59 and my 2009 saturn aura xe jumped into reduce power mode and cut off on me ,,this happens from time to time since I bought the car, also the engine rpms go high emgine lights cut on and codes says sensors and throttle body along with air mass box has a leak and I have to cut the engine take off the battery too reset the computer, my ABS sensors turn on and off and the exaust keeps having leaks in the muffler either behind the motor or under the car by the catalac converter ..

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 2 miles · IL

Engine power reduced, traction service ESC, and also the brake lights are coming on when without me pressing the brakes.

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

The power steering will go out and service ESC light will come on. Sometimes the steering wheel will snatch when making a turn. The traction will disable and wont enable. When you turn the car off and back on the problem will go away. *tr

Filed Nov 2, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 144 miles · FL

I was driven it and stop complity in the midle of the city street some people help me to pushed on the side, aaa toked to gmc on main street and tell me that it is the transmission and cost me $3,000.00 to fixt it and wound not fixt recalls, I have been with out a car for a month, I would appreciate if you help me out to have some one to fixt the recall or some thing, please sir help me out [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the contact detected a fuel odor. The contact checked underneath the vehicle, but did not see a fuel leak. In addition, while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact's husband, a mechanic, checked the code that read large evap leak. The vehicle was taken to auto zone (located on main st in colony, tx). The salesperson printed a list of eighteen different evap leaks that could be the cause of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to huffines chevrolet (located in lewisville, tx) where it was diagnosed that the cam valve gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the fuel failure. The dealer informed the contact that there was a leak in the fuel tank and they would had to drop the fuel tank to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2017 · Engine · 120,000 miles · OH

Vehicle intermittently stalls while traveling. Causing the inability to steer properly, always receive beeping alert with service ESC in instrument panel.

Filed Nov 30, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · LA · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 saturn aura. While driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle inadvertently veered to the right side of the road. In addition, the contact noticed smoke and flames coming from the front passenger side and rear of the vehicle. As a result, the contact sustained second degree burns on both arms and left leg that required medical attention. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact was unaware of a police report. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 86,000 miles · VA

For two days when starting it made a weird noise but it sounded like the fan to the A/C might be going. Then my warning gauges started appearing warning of my air bag and oil. The next time I went to start the car the car would not start at all and the lights inside the car flashed and the car made a strange noise.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · OR

The security system randomly decides the car is being stolen and locks down the engine entirely until you unplug the battery. Happens about every other week and the dealership says they don't know why it would do that so they can't do anything about it. The auto start no longer works now as a result.

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Engine · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the check engine light illuminated as the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 100,600.