2009 Saturn Aura problems
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Common 2009 Saturn Aura problems
The Saturn Aura, a car produced by General Motors between 2007 and 2010, has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned issues:
- Interior Issues: The Saturn Aura has also been reported to have interior issues, such as problems with the seats, controls, and other components. These issues can range from minor annoyances to major problems that can affect the car's usability and safety.
In general, the Saturn Aura has been reported to have a range of common problems, particularly with the transmission, wheel bearings, and brakes. These issues can be expensive to repair and can affect the car's safety and usability. If you are considering purchasing a Saturn Aura, it is important to do your research and be prepared for potential repairs.
Is the Saturn Aura reliable?
This car is known to be reliable. The exterior and interior are nothing too fancy but it has the necessities (functioning windows, A/C, mid size sedan space, decent trunk space, etc). Saturn is no longer in business so some have had issues finding parts and repairs may be expensive.
Are there any recalls on a 2009 Saturn Aura?
2009 Saturn Aura Recalls
(Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles.
What is the life expectancy of the Saturn Aura?
If you're hoping to hit 200,000 miles in your Aura, that isn't totally unreasonable, but you should expect a maximum mileage closer to 150,000 if you're buying a used model. The car can last for years to come if you take excellent care of it, but it's a lot easier to keep a Toyota or a Honda running than a Saturn.
What problems does a 2008 Saturn Aura have?
Top 2008 Saturn Aura Problems
- Transmission Fault and/or Check Engine Light With Code P0716, P0776, P0717, P0777, P2714, P2715, and... ...
- The Check Engine Light With Code: P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P0341, P0346, P0336, and/or P0391. ...
- Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue. ...
- The 30amp High Speed Cooling Fan Fuse May Blow.
2009 Saturn Aura car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Saturn Aura problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2009 Saturn Aura vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2009 Saturn Aura
The NHTSA has received 380 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2009 Saturn Aura. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2009 Saturn Aura vehicles.
2024-03-04
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-02
- VIN: 1G8ZV57B49F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 NHTSA 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.
2024-02-12
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-29
- VIN: 1G8ZS57B59F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact turned off and inspected the vehicle and noticed that the power steering was electric. The contact's brother turned off, restarted the vehicle, and shook the steering wheel several times until the steering wheel became operable. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence at slow speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the electric power steering assist system had failed, and the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,168.
2024-01-30
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-15
- VIN: 1G8ZV57B49F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the electronic power steering failed, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction. After immediately turning the vehicle off and restarting, the power steering failure was corrected and operated as designed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 85,000.
2023-06-29
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-01
- VIN: 1G8ZS57B99F
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Transmission fluid leaking and sometimes doesn’t want to accelerate
2023-05-11
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-11
- VIN: 1G8ZS57B19F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel became firm with a message stating that the steering fluid level was low. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 171,000.
2023-03-22
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-22
- VIN: 1G8ZS57B09F
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. Additionally, while driving 50-55 MPH, the transmission jolted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V252000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Vehicle Speed Control, Electronic Stability Control), 14V153000 (Steering), 12V460000 (Power Train), and 09V073000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
2022-12-28
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-26
- VIN: 1G8ZS57B19F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Power steering keeps going off. Have to restart car to get it to work. Now it won’t work at all.
2022-12-23
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-19
- VIN: 1G8ZV57B89F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Wife has repeatedly mentioned loss of power steering and for a petite woman each incident was quite scary for her. I drove it for two days before it happened to me. It was much worse than simply a car with no power steering, which I've owned before. It seemed like something was actively working to prevent the steering wheel from turning. The force required was at my own limits to steer adequately. The next time the car was started it was fine. However, it goes out while driving; about 40 MPH, in my case, as I was merging onto the highway. As others have mentioned, my VIN is not included in the recall for the torque angle steering sensor. I also must advocate for the recall to be widened. Obviously GM purposely narrowed the recall, knowing the later vehicles had parts that were not substantially different.
2022-11-03
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-01
- VIN: 1G8ZS57B29F
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I went to the shop, and they said that my transmission was slipping, & that I didn’t have a third gear. Also they stated that it was a recall. There are leaks
2022-10-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-01
- VIN: 1G8ZS57B39F
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Car will be driving fine and speed will drop dramatically .. safety issue in traffic can cause serious collision..
2022-06-13
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-17
- VIN: 1G8ZV57B39F
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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 NHTSA 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 NHTSA 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.
2022-02-24
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-17
- VIN: 1G8ZS57B79F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while her mother was turning into a gas station, the steering wheel lost power steering inadvertently. The steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel regained power steering. The contact's mother attempted to purchase a power steering fluid but became aware that the vehicle power steering was electrical. The contact stated that the steering wheel was making abnormal whining sounds and was jerking while driving. The contact contacted an independent mechanic who informed her that the failure was related to an unknown steering recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,149.
2022-02-20
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-18
- VIN: 1G8ZV57B39F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Steering occasionally gives out without warning. There is a recall for this make, model, and year of vehicle, but my VIN search says it is not included. This recall needs to be expanded to include a wider range of VIN numbers.
2022-02-15
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-15
- VIN: 1G8ZS57B19F
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 NHTSA 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.
2022-02-14
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-12
- VIN: 1g8zs57b59f
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: While I was driving on the freeway my power steering failed and the car became impossible to maneuver safely. I had to take back roads home to minimize risks. I took it to an autoparts shop to see if they could help me find the power steering fluid resovior. This was when I found out my vehilce had an electric power assist and did not have a power steering pump. I drove home and the power assist would go in and out intermittenly. I looked online and found that my year of Saturn Auras had a recall associated with this exact problem. My complaint is that I have had the exact same issue present itself in my vehicle, but my VIN number states it did not have a recall. My question is why was it not recalled? It is an expensive repair and logically it seems that the recall should apply to my vehicle. It is the same make and model, but was not in recall according to VIN. I'm complaining that both GM and National Department of Transportation should have included my VIN in recall. I'm left with a car unsafe to drive. I could have a fatal accident when the power assist failed.
2022-02-14
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-15
- VIN: 1G8ZV57B49F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Power Steering has failed. Yes, it is available for inspection. Can not properly control the steering, difficult to go around a corner. Problem is constant - but not yet inspected. Warning lights for Traction control and Check Engine appear, and Service Power Steering appears on the Information Station, but not prior to the failure. Problem started around Dec 15, 2021 after parking it overnight. Started it the next morning and that is when the problem started. A Recall posted in May 2014 calls for repair of some 2007 & 2008 cars for this problem, but not for this particular car, built in April 2009. Seems as though all Saturn cars using these same parts should have been recalled. Thank you
2022-02-08
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-30
- VIN: 1G8ZV57B19F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The power steering completely failed while driving. This made the car very difficult to turn and because it happened at a high speed, if there had been an immediate need to swerve, it would not have been possible due to the power steering failure. It is not as if the steering became like a car with "manual steering", as I have driven one without power steering before. It was much worse. Similar to how a handicap access door is very difficult to open manually as it can also be opened with the push of a button. In addition, it should be noted that normal alerts made by the car are supposed to play a chime through the speakers. For this car, it seems to be played through the driver speaker, which also stopped working some time ago. In fact both the front speakers have failed and I've only been able to replace the passenger one thus far. Therefore, when you are driving, when the power steering fails randomly, the warning chime is not heard. The only way you would know it has failed is if you look down at the information center in the dash and catch the alert - or you try to make a turn. As you can imagine, finding out your steering has failed in the middle of a turn is incredibly terrifying and it is only by the grace of God that we have not had a wreck up to this point. We immediately stopped driving this car once this issue presented itself as it is not safe to drive. The dealer just made me aware that the failure was caused by the steering torque angle sensor. I had just recently had the power steering motor replaced because of the same exact problem. As it turns out, there is an outstanding product safety recall for the steering torque angle sensor: 14116B. However, my Saturn Aura was manufactured in 2009 making it ineligible for the safety recall. The recall only covers Auras (and other similar GM cars) manufactured through mid-2008. It is clear that this recall should be expanded to cover my vehicle for both of the aforementioned failures.
2022-01-20
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-16
- VIN: 1G8ZS57B09F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Three separate incidents of complete loss of power steering while driving
2022-01-11
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-05
- VIN: 1G8ZS57B99F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: ESC disabled alarm and a loss of power steering
2021-12-20
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-19
- VIN: 1G8ZV57B09F
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while attempting to shift into PARK, the vehicle began to roll backward. The contact stated that the following day, the vehicle was unable to shift into PARK. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V460000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
2021-12-08
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-08
- VIN: 1g8zv57b19f
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The power steering fails intermittently while driving causing the vehicle to become extremely difficult to steer. This can happen at any speed and in any conditions.
2021-11-16
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-16
- VIN: 1G8ZV57B69F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost power steering. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's husband forcefully steered the steering wheel and veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that as her husband turned off and restarted the vehicle, the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact's husband was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while her daughter was driving the vehicle. An unknown warning message was displayed. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
2021-11-14
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-13
- VIN: 1G8ZV57B89F
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Wife reported power steering went out while in city traffic and she was not able to execute right hand turn. She had to gradually approach side of road, park, turned car off, turned on, jiggled steering wheel and assisted steering returned. She says at least one dashboard lit up, but doesn't remember which one.
2021-11-12
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-10
- VIN: 1g8zs57b99f
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I've lost power steering THREE times now. Once on the highway while changing lanes. Once while trying to pull into a parking spot, and the final time while pulling into my drive way.
2021-10-15
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-01
- VIN: 1G8ZS57B99F
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Saturn Aura. The contact stated she detected a strong abnormal odor of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
2009 Saturn Aura recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2009 Saturn Aura.
2014-07-21
- Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain replacement intermediate steering shafts sold under the Dorman, OE Solutions, and Solutions brand names, part numbers 425-167, 2425167, and 7-3074, for installation on 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6, and 2007-2009 Saturn Aura vehicles. The affected steering shafts may have a yoke that inadequately supports the u-joint bearing resulting in a premature failure.
- Consequence: A joint bearing that fails prematurely may cause separation of the u-joint resulting in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
2014-05-14
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
2014-03-31
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
- Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
2012-09-18
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
2009-03-06
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
- Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT", AND FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION". ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED. IF THE CLIP IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED, THE SHIFT LEVER AND THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT MATCH. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVE COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK".
- Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP IS FULLY ENGAGED. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLIP DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE SHIFT CABLE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Negative 2009 Saturn Aura car reviews
Positive 2009 Saturn Aura car reviews
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I've owned my Saturn for over two years now and it's been fantastic. The ride is smooth and it gets great gas mileage for a V6, at 25 miles per gallon. I really appreciate the Bluetooth and XM features, as well as the OnStar directions. It's such a great car for such a reasonable price. It's a shame that Saturn is no longer around, but I'm grateful for the time I've had with this car.
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I really appreciate the style and comfort of the whole package. I couldn't be happier!
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I must say, I absolutely love my Saturn! It looks so beautiful outside. Although, I have had some issues with it, but I can't really complain since I bought it used. However, when it came to getting it fixed at a GM dealership, it was quite a challenge. I have called Saturn Customer Support and every GM dealership within 100 miles, but not a single one would work on my car. I was under the impression that GM dealerships had to work on your car, but apparently, it is up to the General Manager of the store. So, if you don't live close to a Saturn Dealership, you might have some trouble getting it fixed at a GM dealership. I haven't had the best of luck with any vehicles I've owned, so maybe it's my fault for not choosing the right one. I just wanted to give everyone a heads up!
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Congratulations on your new (used) Saturn Aura! It's no surprise that people take a second look when you drive by - it's a stylish car with beautiful leather and rims. It's great to hear that you found a car with lots of pick-up and speed that you love. It sounds like you made a great choice when you saw it, drove it, and bought it. Enjoy your new ride!
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Wow, you've owned over 30 cars/trucks over the years! That's quite impressive, especially with a family of young drivers. You've had quite the variety of brands, including Nissan, Toyota, Renault, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Dodge, Plymouth, Mitsubishi, and more. One of your favourites was the Toyota Sienna mini van, but you also enjoyed driving the Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, and Saab 9-3. The Saturn Aura XR-4 was the clear winner for you, with its unbeatable combination of price, features, safety, and fuel efficiency. It sounds like you made a great choice with the Aura XR-4's 6 speed automatic transmission!
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2009 Saturn Aura problems:
2009 Saturn Aura XE: Common Problems & Solutions
https://www.justanswer.com/saturn/94qbm-saturn-aura-xe-2009-saturn-aura-xe-2-4ltr-just.html
Jun 6, 2015 ... The ignition switch is a common problem causing a lack of voltage to turn on all of the modules. This should be either tested or replaced first.
2009 Saturn Aura Problems and Complaints - 11 Issues
https://repairpal.com/2009-saturn-aura/problems
Problem with your 2009 Saturn Aura? Our list of 11 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2009 Saturn Aura.
What kind of reliability and repairs can I expect from a 2009 Saturn ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/askcarsales/comments/q3uqon/what_kind_of_reliability_and_repairs_can_i_expect/
Oct 8, 2021 ... What kind of reliability and repairs can I expect from a 2009 Saturn Aura? XE Trim. 2009 ... common problems were reported. A link to the 2009 ...
Saturn Aura XR 2009: Q&A on Dashboard Lights & Common Problems
https://www.justanswer.com/saturn/9flxq-saturn-aura-xr-2009-saturn-aura-xr-problem.html
Dec 4, 2015 ... Thank you. This is typically always an issue with the body control module. It is very common on this car. In some cases it is the ignition ...
aura electrical issues - Saturn Forum - Saturn Enthusiasts Forums
https://www.saturnforum.com/forum/general-tech-help-13/aura-electrical-issues-11182/
Jan 24, 2018 ... Thinking there is a poor connection or loose ground somewhere and transmission movement moves loose connection. Car is a 2009 Saturn Aura with ...
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Are you having problems with your 2009 Saturn Aura?
Herbert Wiza 2024-10-27
I completely understand and agree with the previous review regarding the car's transmission. It seems to hunt and downshift too quickly, which can make it feel erratic and jerky, especially at low speeds. Despite having it checked by the dealer, they claim that this is how it is supposed to work. Additionally, I concur that the steering wheel control buttons are too small and difficult to use. I would also like to add that I have noticed a flaw in the aerodynamics of the car. When travelling at speeds of 50 mph or faster, and only the rear window(s) are opened, the closed front windows and sunroof vibrate quite badly, and the air pressure in the car can be painful to the ears. The dealer's solution was to crack the front windows or sunroof, but I do not believe that this is an acceptable fix.
Alfonso Moen 2024-05-12
Hello! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my Saturn Aura XE. Unfortunately, I had some trouble with the transmission and had to have it towed on Aug 6. Although the vehicle was returned the next day, it had to be towed again on the 7th. It was a frustrating experience as Saturn Corp provided conflicting information about the repair timeline and the part's availability. We later found out that the dealership that was supposed to make the repairs had switched to Mazda and couldn't help us. Despite the initial difficulties, I'm happy to say that the issue was eventually resolved. Thank you for listening to my story!
Jefferey Pacocha 2024-04-20
I strongly recommend choosing a different vehicle. Despite purchasing this car only 3 months ago, I have experienced ongoing issues with the ESC traction lights. Unfortunately, the dealerships have not been able to provide a solution and have suggested costly and ineffective measures. As a result, I have decided to trade in the car and take the loss. While I am disappointed with my experience, I remain confident in my decision to not purchase another GM product.
Moriah Smith 2024-04-10
I have had a poor experience with this car and the company. Despite being a loyal GM customer, my first and only Saturn has been plagued with electrical problems and common defects. Unfortunately, my interactions with the company have been unproductive. I would caution anyone considering this car to be wary.
Ayden Lehner 2024-03-26
I purchased my car in March 2010 with 41K miles on it. Although I was aware of a transmission issue, I decided to buy it anyway. To ensure a smooth driving experience, I had the dealer replace the transmission. Since then, the car has been running great. Despite some road noise from the tires and squeaky brakes, maintaining the air pressure at 34 seems to alleviate these issues. I am pleased to report an average of 24 mpg. However, the dealer sold the car with only 2 sets of tires instead of 4 matching ones, which may be the cause of the noise and strange tire rotation sounds. I plan to replace the brakes and tires soon. I am proud to drive such a stylish car and enjoy the attention it receives from other drivers. I am confident that it will last for a long time.