2009 Saturn Aura Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 210about this part
- Share
- 54%of 390 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 210 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Saturn Aura, 54% of the 390 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,700 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on freeway power steering went out. Extremely difficult to control car. I found that after the car was turned off, the steering works again. This happens all of the time and is very scary. I don't want to drive with my children in the vehicle. Also steering wheel goes back and forth when I am in park and not touching it. Steering feels loose.”
NHTSA complaint #11191557, filed 2019-03, 150,000 miles“I experienced a sudden loss of electric power steering assist that while driving. These has happened multiple times and is starting to occur more frequently. I have to turn the car off and then restart in order for the power steering to work. The consmer referenced recall 14v153000, stating that the vehicle experienced the same failure as documented.”
NHTSA complaint #11073989, filed 2018-02, 166,000 miles“The power steering went out while I was driving, I had to pull off a city street and turn off my car. I waited about 4-5 minutes and started it again and it was working again. This is now the 3rd time for this event! Now it's my passenger rear tire! The warning light is on, does not read pressure, had it checked 2 x's and service center says they don't know what it is!!! Help help!!”
NHTSA complaint #11187153, filed 2019-03, 72,000 miles“Takata recall its a bad thing that the power steering is electric so you can't monitor it yourself and when it's mess up in the middle of driving it's nothing you can do I was in motion on the highway switching lanes and the steering wheel got hard to turn out of no where so I pulled over and my power steering light was on I believe it has something to do with the power steering and electrical”
NHTSA complaint #11180482, filed 2019-02, 163,000 miles“Vibration of my steering wheel. My electric power steering is failing. The service ESC and power steering failure messages suddenly illuminated on the dash board. The failure occurs when I try starting my car. The ESC light illuminates and locks up. I tried turning it on and off multiple times and it still locks up.”
NHTSA complaint #11079641, filed 2018-03, 118,834 milesRelated recalls
- 14V153000Mar 31, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010…Covers: Saturn Aura 2008–2009, Chevrolet Malibu 2004–2006, 2008–2009, Saturn Ion 2004–2007 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This 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.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 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.
- 10191163Mar 8, 2021This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Saturn Aura
65 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsElectronic stability control
59 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsAir bags
21 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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