Saturn Aura Hybrid Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 18, 2016 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Saturn Aura Hybrid, across 3 model years (2007–2009). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2008, with 2 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 2200822009: 220092

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Saturn Aura Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Aura Hybrid model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2009 Aura Hybrid: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2008 Aura Hybrid: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2007 Aura Hybrid: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Saturn Aura Hybrid problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System330
Electrical System220
Electronic Stability Control (esc)110
Exterior Lighting110
Service Brakes110
Traction Control System110

All Saturn Aura Hybrid model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2009 Aura Hybrid20—Electronic Stability Control (esc)
2008 Aura Hybrid20—Electrical System
2007 Aura Hybrid10—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Saturn Aura Hybrid years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (2), 2008 (2), 2007 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Saturn Aura Hybrid?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Saturn Aura Hybrid have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.