Saturn Aura Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Saturn Aura model year (2007–2010) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Saturn Aura Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
Best Saturn Aura Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout safe years.
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Saturn Aura — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Caution |
All 4 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Aura should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2008 Saturn Aura if possible. It has 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 6 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Aura to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Aura model years.
Which Aura has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Aura model years with the lowest problem scores.
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