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2009 Saturn Aura lights problems

26 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 93,000.

owner complaints
26
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
93,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Brake lights
    5
  • Brake lights: switch
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Saturn Aura lights problems in other years

2007200820092010

Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Saturn Aura lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2009 Saturn Aura owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 13, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · 230,000 miles · TX

The contact's partner owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact's partner noticed that the brake lights randomly would illuminate. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control). Additionally, when the contact's partner was coming to stop while driving, the power steering failed. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The failure of the power steering occurred once. The failure of the brake lights was a recurring failure. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2020 · Lights · 30,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. The contact stated that on several occasions the brake lights illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the bill marsh gmc dealer located at 1621 s. Garfield ave, traverse city, mi 49686, where the technician replaced an unknown switch on the brake pedal. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2020 · Acceleration, Lights · 123,350 miles · IA

While driving on city streets and highways the speed control will release after being set or won't set at all, the third brake light works intermittently, and the steering got jerky while turning corners.

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Lights · 133,000 miles · TX

Brake lights do not illuminate correctly. The lights may illuminate while brakes are not pressed and vehicle is in motion. There are times when the vehicle is stationary or brakes are pressed and the lights fail to illuminate.

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 162,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. On several occasions, while the vehicle was being driven, the rear brake lights illuminated independently when the brake pedal was not depressed. Additionally, the service traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per an unknown recall regarding the service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control. Freedom chevrolet buick gmc by ed morse (located at 8008 marvin d love fwy, dallas, tx 75237, (972) 330-4981) was contacted by phone and confirmed that the vehicle was no longer included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 85,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake lights illuminated. While the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lights failed to illuminate; however, once the brake pedal was released, the brake lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to moran buick gmc (14000 telegraph rd, taylor, mi 48180, (888) 350-0669) where it was determined that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the recall repair was completed. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. *bf

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Acceleration, Lights · 115,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. While driving 35 MPH, the speed increased to 38 MPH. While driving 40 MPH, the speed increased to 43 MPH. The failures occurred independently. In addition, the headlight bulbs failed prematurely and had to be replaced every four months. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 120,000 miles · TX

My problem started with a left turn blinker, it wouldn't turn on and stay fixed. I have to hold it down. And if I would turn right it would stay down but when turn completed it wont go back up. Then when I start the car I hear it working extra hard and I hear electrical sound in steering wheel when stationed ...sensors on tire pressure was changed on the right...a year ago...but all tire pressure sensors still doesn't show pressure correctly. When breaking the wheel shaking badly after alignment.

Filed Feb 2, 2019 · Lights · IL

Taka recall the head lights keep going out keep having to replace them nothing will be wrong with the bulbs but it constantly keeps going out

Filed Apr 21, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 155,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 saturn aura. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v252000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control). While driving 65 MPH, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and both exterior brake lights illuminated. The contact later depressed the brake pedal, but the brake lights failed to illuminate until the contact fully depressed the brake pedal. The failure recurred multiple times and at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that they could not assist and that the contact should pay for diagnostic testing out of pocket. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Questions about the 2009 Saturn Aura lights

Does the 2009 Saturn Aura have lights problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the lights of the 2009 Saturn Aura, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2009 Saturn Aura lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 93,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Saturn Aura lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Saturn Aura have the most lights problems?

The Saturn Aura model years with the most lights complaints are 2007 (74 complaints), 2008 (45 complaints) and 2009 (26 complaints).

Other 2009 Saturn Aura problems

Steering 210Transmission 65Driver assistance 61Electrical 59Brakes 40Acceleration 29Airbags 21Engine 17Fuel system 11Seats 8Visibility 8Locks 3Seat belts 3Wheels 3Body 2Suspension 2Tires 1

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