2008 Saturn Aura vs 2008 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Saturn Aura | 2008 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 432 | 1,497 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 998 | 222 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 152 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–27 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,750 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Saturn Aura | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 45 | 579 |
| Electrical System | 92 | 235 |
| Service Brakes | 59 | 145 |
| Power Train | 124 | 54 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 156 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 171 |
| Steering | 112 | 18 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 43 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 17 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 10 |
| Stalling | 12 | 51 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
2008 Saturn Aura
2008 Toyota Prius
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.