2008 Saturn Aura electronic stability control (esc) problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2008 Saturn Aura — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Saturn Aura. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH with cruise control activated, the vehicle lost cruise control functionality with the "Service Traction" message displayed. Additionally, the brake lights turned on unintendedly. The contact stated that the brake lights…”
filed Dec 19, 2022
“Camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction, or false code. Power steering stops working in transit. Car has to be shut off and restarted to regain use.”
filed Apr 28, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the Body Control Module (BCM)…Campaign 14V252000 · May 14, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Aura years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Aura | 59 | 15% |
| 2007 Aura | 34 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Saturn Aura
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.