2008 Saturn Aura power train problems
124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Saturn Aura — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“My vehicle’s make and model have received recalls as stated online, however, my specific VIN does not state any recalls. I am having the same symptoms with the airbags, electrical, and transmission as the recalls stated with my make and model. I believe there should be recalls for my vehicle’s VIN…”
filed Aug 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling…Campaign 14V224000 · Apr 30, 2014
- On these vehicles, the tabs on the transmission shift cable end may fracture and separateCampaign 12V460000 · Sep 18, 2012
Power Train problems in other Aura years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Aura | 65 | 17% |
| 2007 Aura | 184 | 30% |
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.