2009 Saturn Aura Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 390 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,022miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Saturn Aura, 5% of the 390 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,022 miles. 7 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.
“Even when my seat belts are buckled my seatbelt/airbags are dinging both passenger and drivers side... This is very annoying and needs to be addressed asap. I haven't had any accidents but feel they should be fixed for safety purposes.”
NHTSA complaint #10676417, filed 2015-01, 80,000 miles“I was driving north on the hwy and the other vehicle ran a stop sign and t-boned me on the driver side. My face and body smashed into the drivers door causing sever whiplash and other things not yet identified by my doctor. The drivers door and rear drivers side was smashed pushing up against the seats (front and back) none of the airbags deployed. I am still seeing doctors to figure out what is wrong with my shoulder, neck, and back. Needless to say medical care is still needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10663430, filed 2014-12, 60,044 miles“I was driving north on the hwy and the other person ran a stop sign and t-boned me on the driver side. My face and body smashed into the drivers door causing sever whiplash and some other things yet identified by an orthopedic surgeon. The drivers door and rear drivers door is smashed all the way to the seats, pushing on the seats and none of the airbags deployed. I am still seeing doctors to figure out what is wrong with my shoulder, neck and back. Needless to say medical care is still needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10663419, filed 2014-12, 60,044 miles“Front seat passenger observed that the passenger air bag light on the dash was indicating off. It remains off when the car is running. Both turn signal lights will not automatically turn off when the turn is completed. Took it to the dealer where I bought the car and he said, without investigating, that the steering wheel would have to be taken off and the turn signal stalk replaced which he estimated would cost $600.00. I am retired from g.m. And can't afford that. Is there a recall in the future for these defects.”
NHTSA complaint #10595119, filed 2014-05, 39,000 miles“The passenger airbag has been off for about 30 days now and I am afraid if I get into an accident it will be fatal. This is dangerous - can someone from GM address this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10594909, filed 2014-05, 118,893 milesRelated service bulletins
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Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Saturn Aura
210 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
65 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsElectronic stability control
59 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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