Saturn Aura recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 1,431 owner complaints for the Saturn Aura (model years 2000, 2005, 2007–2010). The most reported problem area is steering (387 complaints), followed by power train (373 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 390 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 432 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 607 | 13 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (607), 2008 (432) and 2009 (390). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Saturn Aura model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 387 | 3 of 6 | |
| Power train | 373 | 3 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 255 | 3 of 6 | |
| Service brakes | 181 | 3 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 149 | 4 of 6 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V252000 | May 14, 2014 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2007–2010 | 2,440,524 |
| 14V224000 | Apr 30, 2014 | Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift | 2007–2008 | 1,131,113 |
| 14V153000 | Mar 31, 2014 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2008–2009 | 1,373,177 |
| 12V460000 | Sep 18, 2012 | Power train: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl) | 2007–2010 | 426,240 |
| 09V073000 | Mar 6, 2009 | Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shift | 2009 | 276,729 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 44 complaints and a fire in 9 complaints; 30 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.