2009 Saturn Aura: engine failure

Filed May 27, 2025 · Steering, Transmission · 124,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while coming to a stoplight, the transmission failed to shift properly, and the vehicle jerked. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2024 · Steering · 119,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering seized. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The message "Service ESC" was displayed. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering became functional; however, the failure recurred while driving back to the residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the next available appointment was in 3 weeks. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Steering · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering motor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2018 · Steering · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. The contact stated that the warning indicator illuminated for the eps, and the steering wheel seized and was difficult to turn each time the failure occurred. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle due to the failure. The dealer (autonation buick gmc west sahara, 6400 west sahara avenue, las vegas, nv 89146, (702) 605-5808) was notified and was supposed to respond to the contact, but had not followed-up to provide an appointment to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer issued two eps recalls, but the vehicle was excluded. The manufacturer also issued 11 tsbs. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Feb 20, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · 106,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the electronic stability control warning indicator displayed prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column and ESC needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched the failure and found a recall online. The contact called berger chevrolet (2525 28th st se, grand rapids, mi 49512, (616) 949-5200) and was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Nov 3, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 166,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While accelerating from a stop, the powering steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the steering wheel worked normally. The failure occurred a total of three times. The contact was informed by an eyewitness that the brake lights remained illuminated while driving; however, while at a complete stop with the brake pedal depressed, the brake lights were not illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure and that there were recalls for both of the failures; however, the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14v252000 (electrical system) due to the extended mileage. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000. *ln updated 8/21/18

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Steering · 67,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road, where the steering wheel resumed normal operation after many attempts. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Steering · 131,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While driving at various speeds and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not affected by the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Steering · 140,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While driving 25 MPH and attempting to make a left or right turn, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Steering · 37,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While driving at approximately 10 MPH and making a right turn, the power steering seized and the power steering light illuminated. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Steering · 158,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While reversing at a low speed, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the power steering warning was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.updated 5/28/15 *ta updated 9/27/2017

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Steering · 125,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, the power steering seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the VIN was not included. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 125,000.