2008 Saturn Aura Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 4%of 432 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Saturn Aura, 4% of the 432 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“On july 14, 2014, interior door locks stopped unlocking and locking. Car is parked in the garage and is intermittently locking by itself. I am reluctant to drive because I don't want to get locked in this car. Based on the comments on the internet, this is a common occurrence with this model car. Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #10611364, filed 2014-07, 80,000 miles“I came out to get in my car this morning and thought it was strange my husband had not closed the driver side door. I got in and closed the door and it popped open, it would not latch. I tried numerous times and check to see if anything was preventing it from latching and could not find anything. I pulled it shut and manual locked the door and it stayed latched. I drove to work, got out and shut the door with no issue. I got in the car again, no issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508052, filed 2013-04, 127,000 miles“About every 3 or 4 months, the hood latch releases from the primary and only the secondary latch is holding the hood close. I don't notice this until at highway speeds I notice the hood fluttering in the wind. I've leased the car for about 7months and this has happened may be 2 or 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10257099, filed 2009-02, 3,000 miles“Power door locks fail to unlock. This is now the second time this has happened. First occurrence it was fixed under warranty. Power door lock mech fails to unlock on door, this will sometimes cause door to not unlock. Concern is in a accident, you may not be able to exit car. Manufacture seems to know this happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10609239, filed 2014-07, 84,912 miles“1st problem rear door locks would keep opening and locking by themselves,same time trunk would would not unlock.had to have all repaired at a cost of $450.2nd problem while car parked in drive an in park car rolled back into mail box now have to have fender repaired,took to dealer could find no problem.3rd problem car driver door sagging chipping paint dealer tightened does not hold.”
NHTSA complaint #10596700, filed 2014-06, 76,500 milesLatches, locks and linkages: 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 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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