2008 Saturn Aura electrical system problems
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Saturn Aura — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Air Bag Service Warning Message and warning light is illuminated I took the car back to the dealership had it serviced and a month later the message and light are on again. The passenger Air Bag sensor is malfunctioning sometimes it doesn't detect the passenger most times it detects a passenger…”
filed Feb 21, 2026
“The power train has failed the car won't start the fuses and relays are burning up and the transmission shifts so hard at a jolt almost. The service ecs ecm and service airbag indicator staying lit and the back passenger airbag looks like it's about to deploy it's a safety hazard I love my car I've…”
filed Oct 31, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Aura years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Aura | 59 | 15% |
| 2007 Aura | 104 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Saturn Aura
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.