2000 Saturn Aura Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 8, 2016 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Aura years
Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Saturn Aura. That ranks 5th out of 6 Aura model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 439,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Saturn Aura
2007 Saturn Aura photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2000 Saturn Aura problems

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

Steering2 · ~439,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~90,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering267%439,000——
Power Train133%90,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 2 complaints
2014: 2201422016: 120161

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Saturn Aura recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Saturn Aura.

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.

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Steering · received Mar 8, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10840454

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn aura. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the steering column area. The steering wheel became tight and was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on numerous occasions. The technician diagnosed…

Steering · received Oct 24, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10649802

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn aura. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away although the vehicle was in park. The contact mentioned that the emergency brake had to remain engaged in order to prevent the failure from occurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…

Power Train · received Jun 3, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10595798

Other Saturn Aura years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2010 Aura22
2009 Aura3904
2008 Aura4324
2007 Aura6073
2005 Aura50
200030

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saturn Aura?

Owners most often report steering, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Saturn Aura?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Saturn Aura a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aura model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.