Is the Saturn Aura Reliable?

20072010 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

72/100
Good

Reliability Score

8
Total Recalls
1127
Owner Complaints
35
Reported Injuries
3
Reported Deaths

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Saturn Aura Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2010111
97
Excellent
2009332110
70
Good
20082336133
48
Fair
2007246911
71
Good

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Aura Compares to Similar Vehicles

Saturn Aura72/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Aura scores exactly at the sedan average.

Known Saturn Aura Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

POWER TRAIN
180
STEERING
178
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
131
SERVICE BRAKES
90
AIR BAGS
81
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
71

Based on 1127 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Saturn Aura reliable?+

The Saturn Aura scores 72/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 4 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 8 recall campaigns and 1127 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Aura is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2010 Aura achieved the highest reliability score of 97/100 with 1 recall and 1 complaints.

How many miles does a Aura last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Saturn Aura owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Aura will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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