2010 Saturn Aura Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Saturn Aura.

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Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2010 Saturn Aura Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Saturn Aura.

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Recalls for 2010 Saturn Aura

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,866,764 vehicles.

14V252000Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · Electrical System:wiring
~2,440,524 affected

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.

12V460000Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
~426,240 affected

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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2010 Saturn Aura — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Saturn Aura reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Saturn Aura has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Saturn Aura?
Top reported problems: Airbags (1 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2010 Saturn Aura?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Saturn Aura include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Saturn Aura have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,866,764 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Saturn Aura?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Saturn Aura reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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