Saturn Aura
2005–2009 only
2005–2009 Saturn Aura models have 2,098 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 85,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Saturn Aura report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2005–2009 only
Median onset: 85,000 miles.
Median onset: 90,000 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 124,600 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 100,000 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 80,000 miles. 1.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 67,250 miles. 7.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 67,580 miles.
Median onset: 80,145 miles.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2005–2009 model years. See the full Saturn Aura report for every year and full specs/safety data.