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
4 recalls · 469 complaints
11 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 503
4 recalls · 336 complaints
13 reported injuries
3 reported deaths
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 389
4 recalls · 322 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 354
Best Saturn Aura Years to Buy
2 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 9
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Saturn Aura — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 9 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 4 | 322 | 10 | — | 354 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 4 | 336 | 13 | 3 | 389 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 4 | 469 | 11 | — | 503 | Avoid |
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 2007 Saturn Aura if possible. It has 4 recalls, 469 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 503 — 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 9. It has only 2 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which Aura has the fewest problems?+
The 2010 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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