2005 Saturn Aura Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 27, 2017 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

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.

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 2005 Saturn Aura problems

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

Air Bags1
Electrical System1 · ~20,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1 · ~20,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~112,335 mi
Steering1 · ~58,000 mi
Tires1 · ~90,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags120%———
Electrical System120%20,000——
Latches/locks/linkages120%20,000——
Power Train120%112,335——
Steering120%58,000——
Tires120%90,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 2 complaints
2012: 1201212014: 1201412016: 2201622017: 120171

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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…

Air Bags · received Feb 27, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10957395

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…

Tires · received Oct 11, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10915323

Electronic power steering went out in 07-26-2009,12-26-2013 and 12-15-2015 when on hwy and city streets.

Steering · received Feb 19, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10837181

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…

Power Train · received Jun 17, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10598956

Rear right door electric lock control inoperative. *tr

Electrical System · received Sep 28, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10477416

Other Saturn Aura years

← 2000 Aura · 2007 Aura →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2010 Aura22
2009 Aura3904
2008 Aura4324
2007 Aura6073
200550
2000 Aura30

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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.