2008 Saturn Aura Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 10%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 45 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Saturn Aura, 10% of the 432 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlamp, low beams keep going out. It starts with one side then I replace it then the other side goes out. They driver side replaced worked for a month then went out then the passenger side lasted from october 2017 till jan 5 2018. I keep replacing the low beams. It cost 100$ every time one is replaced. I actually tried replaceing all 4, and still one low beam went out I replaced one then next month another one went out.”
NHTSA complaint #11062066, filed 2018-01, 94,000 miles“Every 6-8 months I am having to replace both headlights as they are burning out on both sides. I'm not sure if this is a mechanical issue but while driving at night and having the lights burn out repeatedly, I am afraid of an accident occurring. Headlights should not need to be replaced so often. Is there a recall on the parts for the headlights? Are there other people with the same issue?”
NHTSA complaint #10763358, filed 2015-09, 81,000 miles“My brake lights were illuminating like the brake pedal was being depressed; however, the brake pedal was not being depressed. When I did depress the brake pedal, the brake lights would go off completely. Then, after approximately 10 seconds, they would come back on like they were being depressed. Also, the cruise control was not working. It would not set and hold the car at a specific speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10536208, filed 2013-08, 85,400 miles“I was driving on the highway with my cruise engaged. When all of a sudden, my cruise turned off. I look in my rear view mirror and I saw my third brake lights on. That's when I found out that my back brake lights come on randomly when I drive. When I use my brake pedals than my brake lights turn off. And when I accelerate, my brake lights turn on. I need some help. I have a 6months old in the car and I feel this could get us into an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10533881, filed 2013-08, 80,000 miles“The exterior brake lights come on when not touched and go off when the brake is applied. I call GM and they told me my VIN number was not on a recall, but it seems there was a recall for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10914220, filed 2016-10, 87,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Saturn Aura
124 complaintsSteering
112 complaintsElectrical system
92 complaintsBrakes
62 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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