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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2009 Saturn Aura Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 390 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Saturn Aura, 2% of the 390 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.

“My car has been nothing but problems since I purchased it. The moonroof has leaked and I have paid to have it repaired several times even though GM says they aren't to blame. The leaks in the moonroof are only what I can start to attribute the electrical problems to. I randomly loose radio controls, have buttons that don't work, cant use my key fobs after replacing them and replacing batteries only the panic button will work. What takes the cake is the reduced engine power light that came on yesterday and the service ECM light, nearly killing us on the highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #10949055, filed 2017-02, 110,000 miles

“While driving in rush hour traffic in the pouring rain on the morning of november 16, 2010, the drivers side window wiper suddenly, without warning, quit working. As a result, I lost total visibility resulting in an extremely dangerous situation to myself and the drivers in front of me. Fortunately I was able to keep my wits about me, turned on my hazard lights and slowly made my way to the shoulder emergency lane without incident. It appears that there is a problem with the wiper arm where it bolts to the wiper motor shaft. …”

NHTSA complaint #10367411, filed 2010-11, 43,000 miles

“Takata recall inflators airbag light shows up on my dash screen while driving never goes away while the car in motion even when on in park gear. As soon as the key is inserted to start the vehicle the reading shows up as long as the car is in motion. I do not know if this poses a risk but I am concern as too if the air bag might pop out while driving. Thank you for viewing. I am taking this as a warning that it could happen while driving. Also washer fluid reservoir tank has a blockage. Fluid does not come up high enough to clean the windshield. This may or not be under a recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11256021, filed 2019-09

“The contact owns a 2009 Saturn AURA. The contact stated that the sun roof was constantly inoperable, which allowed rain to seep inside. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Approximately three inches or more of water collected inside the vehicle after each rain. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10849628, filed 2016-03, 60,000 miles

“2009 Saturn AURA. Consumer writes in regards to windshield wiper motor issues. The consumer stated when he engaged the lever control for the windshield wipers, at a selected intermittent speed, the wipers overlapped one another and stopped functioning. After having the wipers replaced, he continued to experience the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10595097, filed 2014-06

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200982%
200831%
200741%

Other parts of the 2009 Saturn Aura

Steering
210 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
65 complaints
Electrical system
59 complaints
Electronic stability control
59 complaints
Brakes
40 complaints
Vehicle speed control
29 complaints
Exterior lighting
26 complaints
Air bags
21 complaints
Engine
17 complaints
Other or unknown
17 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Seats
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Saturn Aura

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology