2009 Saturn Aura: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 9, 2025 · Electrical, Seats · TX

The car turned off while driving on the highway. The car just recently within the last year or so started giving us electrical problems. The mechanic on August 14, 2025. Replaced the alternator, the second within 3 years. The battery replaced twice within 3 years, as well. Internal dashboard light flickers. The car fails to start several times a month. The driver & passenger seats is not stable, it shifts or moves. The battery's pos and neg poles are extremely hot. Steering wheel stiffened up hard to maneuver. The above problems are ongoing throughout the years. My wife hears a popping sound coming from under the hood.

Filed Feb 15, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · 133,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled without warning. Additionally, while driving and making either right or left turns, the vehicle pulled in the opposite direction. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The Bureau of Automotive Repair was contacted and the contact was notified of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control) and 14V153000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 215,000 miles · GA

Car reads service ECM, reduced engine power, service traction. Throttle body has been replaced, but the previous issues occurred. Car seems to want to stall.upon reducing speed to slow down. Then when I try to accelerate, I cant accelerate when engine is still on. Car will idle up and down and reduce power. If car is in park for a few minutes, error messages stated above will also appear. Car reduced engine power on highway while at 60mph, hard to steer. Car will hesitate when slowing down to make turns at reduced speed.

Filed Jul 27, 2017 · Electrical · 113,400 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While driving approximately 25 MPH approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle restarted normally after a few minutes. The contact also stated that the failure occurred three other times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (axel rod buick/gmc in parma, ohio) where it was diagnosed that the total control module failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,400.

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 Jan 27, 2015 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · TX

The car does not go into reverse and does not seem to get out of third gear. The car will only get out of third gear after the engine revs and seem to shift hard. Stalls on highway and city streets and at times cant go faster than 20-25 MPH. I changed the transmission fluid the other day which seemed to help temporarily however it went back to the way its acting currently. Please help.

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 34,000 miles · MD

I began having issues with my car constantly jerking as the car accelerated up to 40mph. I assumed I must have put bad gas in my car since I visited a gas station I normally do not frequent. I took the car in and they claimed it was bad gas but here we are a year later with the same issues and clearly it was not bad gas and I got ripped off for replacing my fuel pump and having to pay for a rental car. I have wasted over $2k trying to figure out what the issue is with my car and I still have all my receipts as proof. The car jerks when it is very cold out and very hot, my car stalled numerous of times since this issue has began. I have had tons of diagnostics done and no one can figure out why it is "misfiring". I had my throttle body cleaned, checked my fuel lines and injectors, had the spark plugs checked, and had the maf sensor replaced twice. The check engine light came on twice but threw false codes specifically the maf sensor. I have been researching online for a year and I noticed other saturn aura drivers have been experiencing the same issue with no help from gm or a solution. I keep the maintenance up on my car so I do believe there seems to be some sort of known failure with these cars. I had my transmission checked and flushed and was told its in good condition. So either this is some sort of electrical issue or a bad part that is not being recalled. I would like for recall to be made on this model since numerous of drivers have reported this issue.

Filed Jun 22, 2014 · Driver assistance · 63,638 miles · MA

This is a recurring incident that began in april 2013. It is always the same: runs rough like it is going to stall, engine light, service ESC and traction control messages illuminate. Latest incident was june 19, 2014. This vehicle has been to gm dealer at least 5 times for this problem, and expecting to go back to dealer this week. I do not know why and would like to know why I have not received a recall notice from gm about this ongoing problem. Is this double-talk from gm, because I fear that the safety of myself and my passengers are in jeopardy. I would appreciate an answer to this safety issue as soon as possible. Thank you.

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Electrical · PA

There are 4 recalls out for my car, and I have never received any letters to get the work done. The summer of 2013 the car stalled on me and I had to get it towed and pay to replace a wiring harness. I'm not sure if this was due to a part that was recalled or not. If it is, I would like to know if I can get refunded for it. Also, right before winter 2013 my remote starter quit working; the engine light is on; I'm getting a false warning light for the tire pressure; I have heard a bing noise like the door was open because I was using the turn signal when driving; my left front door speaker comes on whenever it feels like it; the lights have blink on and off and my car almost wouldn't start. I think all of this might be an electrical problem. Please contact me and/or send me a letter about getting recalled parts replaced on my car. Thank you. [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] dubois, pa [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Oct 23, 2013 · Engine · 61,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle restarted independently and simultaneously with the intermittent release of all four automated door locks. The contact continued to drive with caution. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that there was not a recall related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.