2008 Saturn Aura Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 18, 2016 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Aura Hybrid years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Saturn Aura Hybrid. That is the most of any Aura Hybrid model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 28,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Saturn Aura Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~28,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~28,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~105,700 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%28,000——
Exterior Lighting150%28,000——
Fuel/propulsion System150%105,700——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312016: 120161

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Saturn Aura Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Saturn Aura Hybrid.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 saturn aura hybrid. The contact stated that there was an internal failure with the fuel pump. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 09v419000 (fuel system…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Nov 18, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10926839

Similar to the reason for the recall on the pontiac g6, my saturn's brake lights work in reverse at times. When the cruise control disengages or refuses to engage, the brake lights come on without applying the brake pedal. When the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights go out. If is only a…

Electrical System · received Nov 7, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10551232

Other Saturn Aura Hybrid years

← 2007 Aura Hybrid · 2009 Aura Hybrid →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 Aura Hybrid20
200820
2007 Aura Hybrid10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Saturn Aura Hybrid?

Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Saturn Aura Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Saturn Aura Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aura Hybrid model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.