2008 Saturn Aura Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 432 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Saturn Aura, 2% of the 432 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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“Nobody has inspected my vehicle. However my rear passenger airbag on the driver's side has malfunctioned and blown out the rear interior panel and the service airbag light is on this just happened 4 days ago and there was no accident to cause it.. my transmission is not functioning properly as of yesterday it has a jolt like jerk when shifting into another gear and doesn't want to go all the way into park. And my speed odometer bottoms to 0 and all electrical equipment fails temporarily while driving I have video proof of this happening. …”
NHTSA complaint #11594289, filed 2024-06“The contact owns a 2008 Saturn AURA. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a strong odor of fuel was coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10671467, filed 2015-01, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Saturn AURA. The contact stated that while refueling, the pump would stop without the tank being completely full. The contact had to continuously squeeze the lever in order to get gas to go into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was repaired but the contact was unaware of exactly what the repairs entailed. The manufacturer was notified but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10486303, filed 2012-11, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Saturn AURA. While the vehicle was parked, a strong odor of fuel was observed. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that they experienced the same failures explained in NHTSA campaign number: 13e043000 (fuel system), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000. The VIN was invalid. Updated 06/29/16 the consumer stated the fuel return line at the fuel pump broke, due to bad plastic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863948, filed 2016-05, 19,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
- 10213765Jan 27, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Saturn Aura
124 complaintsSteering
112 complaintsElectrical system
92 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Saturn Aura
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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