Worst 2009 Saturn Aura Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Saturn Aura.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 207 | 3 | 1 | 117,277 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 62 | 2 | 1 | 93,493 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 59 | 1 | 2 | 91,907 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 59 | 1 | — | 111,316 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 40 | 3 | — | 79,036 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 28 | 1 | — | 89,911 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 21 | 7 | — | 75,272 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 20 | — | — | 92,603 mi | |
| ENGINE | 17 | — | 1 | 93,990 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | — | — | 83,842 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 106,675 mi | |
| SEATS | 8 | — | — | 74,200 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 5 | — | — | 125,800 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 99,857 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 94,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 73,539 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 51,890 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | 91,171 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 146,000 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 2 | — | — | 33,100 mi | |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 40,858 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 31,985 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 13,200 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 44,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2009 Saturn Aura
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,002,037 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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