2005 Saturn Aura Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aura years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Saturn Aura. That ranks 4th out of 6 Aura model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 20%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Saturn Aura problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 20% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 112,335 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | 90,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Saturn Aura recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn aura. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn aura. While driving at an unknown speed, the front driver side tire suddenly deflated without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire pressure sensor monitor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Electronic power steering went out in 07-26-2009,12-26-2013 and 12-15-2015 when on hwy and city streets.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift into park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated the contact's vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v224000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
Rear right door electric lock control inoperative. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Saturn Aura?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Saturn Aura?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.