Tl* the contact owned a 2013 (na) saturn aura. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a median. The front driver side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.
The worst 2010 Saturn Aura problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Lights1
Recalls 2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura vehicles manufactured April 24, 2006, through May 26, 2009. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM) connection may result in voltage fluctuations in the Brake Apply Sensor (BAS) circuit. These fluctuations can cause one or more of these conditions: the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'PARK' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features.
- Risk
- Any of the above failure conditions increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed an Interim letter to customers on July 14, 2014. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet), 1‑800‑762‑2737 (Pontiac), 1‑800‑553‑6000 (Saturn). GM's number for this recall is 13036.
Recall number 14V252000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Saturn Aura and model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 vehicles, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separate.
- Risk
- If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'PARK' and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in 'PARK.' The vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer over the cable end or replace the shift cable as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 9, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.
Recall number 12V460000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Saturn Aura 1,007
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size...
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of...
2010 Saturn Aura fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 22 | 33 | 26 |
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 |
What 2010 Saturn Aura owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
In the past few weeks I've been behind 2 chevy impala's and 3 saturn aura's(same vehicle) and the brake light's were on when the driver's were not using their brakes. It all happened on the thruway, and when they did use their brakes the lights shut off. This is going to be a huge safety concern for those less intelligent. I see the problem and can avoid it, can other's?
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Questions about the 2010 Saturn Aura
Is the 2010 Saturn Aura reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2010 Saturn Aura, fewer than a typical Aura model year.
What is the 2010 Saturn Aura year score?
The 2010 Saturn Aura scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Saturn Aura: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Saturn Aura?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Saturn Aura have?
2 recalls, covering electronic stability control (esc) and power train.
What year does the Saturn Aura have bad airbags?
The Saturn Aura model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (101 complaints), 2008 (26 complaints) and 2009 (21 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Saturn Aura get?
Official estimates for the 2010 Saturn Aura range from 20 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 22 city and 33 highway.
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