Saturn Aura Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Saturn Aura model year (2007–2010) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Saturn Aura Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 607 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 639
5 recalls · 432 complaints
9 reported injuries
1 reported death
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 470
5 recalls · 388 complaints
10 reported injuries
1 reported death
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 428
Best Saturn Aura Years to Buy
2 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 10
5 recalls · 388 complaints
Main area: STEERING
Problem score: 428
5 recalls · 432 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 470
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Saturn Aura — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 5 | 388 | 428 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 5 | 432 | 470 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 4 | 607 | 639 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Saturn Aura Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Aura models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Aura should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2007 Saturn Aura if possible. It has 4 recalls, 607 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is POWER TRAIN. The overall problem score is 639 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Aura to buy?+
The 2010 Saturn Aura is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 10. It has only 2 recalls and 2 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Aura has the fewest problems?+
The 2010, 2009, 2008 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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