2008 Saturn Aura Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 92about this part
- Share
- 21%of 432 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 92 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Saturn Aura, 21% of the 432 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When in motion at any given time the motor going into reduced engine power and drives slow. I have replaced throttle body and the car still goes into reduced power. This is s safety concetta's I am afraid of getting into a accident because of this issue. I have researched this issue and it is a well known issue that still can not be pinpointed.”
NHTSA complaint #11208431, filed 2019-05, 120,000 miles“The first incident occurred while under warranty nov 9th 2009 when the door lock became unresponsive. They replaced free of charge. Today the remaining 3 do not work. When I start the car and drive off, it is my belief based on normal operation of these locks, that my doors are locked and passengers are safe. The reality is just the opposite. …”
NHTSA complaint #10463037, filed 2012-06, 32,482 miles“I purchased and 08 AURA about 1.5 years ago for my teenage daughter. Other than a few minor problems the car was fine. A couple of months ago she experienced a dead battery and was able to have a friend jump start the car and as for the battery, it has been fine since. The problem was that the tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) was inoperative and would not reset manually. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520847, filed 2013-06, 73,200 miles“Was recalled for a electric power steering assist. Not even two months later the power steering system has completely failed. I cant even go a quarter mile down the road.it will drive a little down the road and power steering will flash on the dash and turns are almost impossible. I have to shut the vehicle off and turn it back on. This is very dangerous especially if there isn't a place to pull over without making a turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #10676827, filed 2015-01, 144,043 miles“Ignition switch problem with Saturn AURA - key will sometimes not go in fully, or will not remove from the ignition without constant playing with the key, shift mechanism and/or ignition itself. Given GM's recent recall on more than 1 million vehicles in the Saturn, chevrolet and pontiac lineups, I feel this is a lingering issue with my current vehicle. It has happened several times in various weather conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10574885, filed 2014-03, 135,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Saturn Aura
124 complaintsSteering
112 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsExterior lighting
45 complaintsElectronic stability control
43 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
19 complaintsSeats
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Saturn Aura
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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