2007 Saturn Aura vs 2008 Saturn Aura
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Saturn Aura | 2008 Saturn Aura |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 607 | 432 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 918 | 998 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 20–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,835 mi | 78,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn Aura | Saturn Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 184 | 124 |
| Electrical System | 104 | 92 |
| Steering | 65 | 112 |
| Service Brakes | 82 | 59 |
| Air Bags | 101 | 26 |
| Exterior Lighting | 73 | 45 |
| Engine | 64 | 19 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 34 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 45 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 13 |
| Stalling | 25 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 18 |
| Won’t start | 13 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 16 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
2007 Saturn Aura
2008 Saturn Aura
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.