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Saturn Aura

2008 only

651 classified complaints 4 recalls

2008 Saturn Aura have 651 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 80,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Saturn Aura report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2008 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 157 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 84 complaints

Median onset: 83,000 miles.

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Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 63 complaints

Median onset: 96,000 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 52 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 51 complaints

Median onset: 79,750 miles.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 40 complaints

Median onset: 79,667 miles.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 34 complaints

Median onset: 105,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 27 complaints

Median onset: 43,516 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

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 2008 model year. See the full Saturn Aura report for every year and full specs/safety data.